Writing his "Comedy" (the epithet "Divine" was added by later admirers) in exile from his native Florence, Dante aimed to address a world gone astray both morally and politically. It tells the story of a character who is at one and the same time both Dante himself and Everyman.
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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.
Naughty, bawdy and newly repackaged, this medieval masterpiece is set against the background of the Black Death of 1348. The hundred linked tales in Boccaccio's masterpiece are peopled by nobles, knights, nuns, pilgrims, thieves and lovers - both faithful and faithless.