Dante and the Origins of Italian Literary Culture

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Teodolinda Barolini delves into the foundations of Italian literary culture by examining its lyric poets and the pivotal figures known as the "three crowns": Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio. The exploration is framed through four distinct lenses: ideological and philosophical influences, intertextual and multicultural connections, structural and formal elements, and social contexts. This multifaceted approach offers a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of Italian literature and its rich cultural heritage.