The book is currently out of stock
More about the book
Set in the late 13th century, this work features Dante, a pivotal figure in Italian literature and the Father of the Italian Language. "Convito," also known as "The Banquet," comprises some of Dante's longest poems alongside an unfinished allegorical commentary. The 1887 translation by Elizabeth Price Sayer, complemented by an introduction from Henry Morley, highlights the significance of Dante's contributions to literary history. The collection reflects Dante's profound insights and artistic mastery, making it a notable achievement in world literature.
Book purchase
The Banquet Il Convito, Dante Alighieri
- Language
- Released
- 2008
- product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
- (Paperback)
We’ll notify you via email once we track it down.
Payment methods
- Title
- The Banquet Il Convito
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Dante Alighieri
- Publisher
- Book Jungle
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 248
- ISBN13
- 9781438504216
- Category
- Poetry
- Description
- Set in the late 13th century, this work features Dante, a pivotal figure in Italian literature and the Father of the Italian Language. "Convito," also known as "The Banquet," comprises some of Dante's longest poems alongside an unfinished allegorical commentary. The 1887 translation by Elizabeth Price Sayer, complemented by an introduction from Henry Morley, highlights the significance of Dante's contributions to literary history. The collection reflects Dante's profound insights and artistic mastery, making it a notable achievement in world literature.