A German jurist and scholar, this author is renowned for his profound engagement with the works of Dante Alighieri. His literary legacy lies in insightful studies and interpretations that illuminate complex themes and historical contexts. He offers a unique lens through which to appreciate the enduring power of classic literature.
This timeless Christian allegory has become the key with which Western civilization has sought to unlock the mystery fo its own identity. In the Inferno, the first of the Comedy's three parts, Dante is conducted by the spirit of the classical poet Virgil through the nine circles of Hell on the initial stage of his arduous journey toward God
Set against the background of the Black Death of 1348, Giovanni Boccaccio's undisputed masterpiece recaptures both the tragedies and comedies of medieval life and is surely one of the greatest achievements in the history of literature.