"Life of Dante" brings together the earliest accounts of Dante available, putting the celebratory essay of literary genius Giovanni Boccaccio together with the historical analysis of leading humanist Leonardo Bruni. Their writings, along with the other sources included in this volume, provide a wealth of insight and information into Dante's unique character and life, from his susceptibility to the torments of passionate love, his involvement in politics, scholastic enthusiasms and military experience, to the stories behind the greatest heights of his poetic achievements.Not only are these accounts invaluable for their subject matter, they are also seminal examples of early biographical writing. Also included in this volume is a biography of Boccaccio, perhaps as great an influence on world literature as Dante himself.
- ISBN13 9781843910060
- Publish Date 1 July 2002
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 16 September 2011
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Hesperus Press Ltd
- Edition first modern ed
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 112
- Language English