Dante

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Focusing on Dante's enduring influence, this volume presents ten recent essays that contextualize the Divine Comedy for modern readers. It delves into themes such as allegory, love, sexuality, and Dante's perspectives on Florence and contemporary Italy. The selected works by leading scholars clarify these complex topics, while an introduction and notes provide additional insights, connecting the criticism to contemporary literary theory. This compilation enriches the understanding of Dante's relevance across centuries.