A Translation of Giovanni Boccaccio's Life of Dante (Classic Reprint): With an Introduction and a Note on the Portraits of Dante - Softcover
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A clear, complete English translation of Boccaccio’s Life of Dante reveals the man behind the legend.
This edition presents the Life of Dante in full, alongside notes that explain Boccaccio’s methods and the questions scholars have long debated. It shows how the author drew on personal recollections and conversations to sketch Dante’s character, not just his life events. The introduction discusses editions, sources, and the question of the Life’s form, helping readers understand the work as a foundational biography in its own right.
What you’ll experience- A detailed look at Boccaccio’s approach to Dante and why this biography matters
- Context on how the Life relates to other early biographical forms
- Clear discussion of translation choices and the edition’s scholarly framework
- Connections between Dante’s writings, his reception, and the Renaissance
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