The Story Of Dante's Divine Comedy (1887)

The Story of Dante's Divine Comedy is a book written by Harriette Robinson Shattuck in 1887. The book is a detailed account of Dante Alighieri's masterpiece The Divine Comedy which is considered one of the greatest works of Italian literature. Shattuck's book provides a comprehensive overview of the three parts of The Divine Comedy: Inferno Purgatorio and Paradiso. She explores the themes characters and symbolism used by Dante in his epic poem. The book also delves into the historical and cultural context in which Dante wrote The Divine Comedy. Shattuck discusses the political and religious turmoil of medieval Italy which influenced Dante's writing. Throughout the book Shattuck offers her own interpretations and analysis of Dante's work. She provides a clear and accessible guide for readers who may be unfamiliar with The Divine Comedy. Overall The Story of Dante's Divine Comedy is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the significance and impact of Dante's masterpiece.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.