Dante and his Circle with the Italian Poets preceding him (1100-1200-1300)

Exploring the influences on Dante, this work delves into the poets who shaped his literary landscape during the 12th and 13th centuries. It includes Dante's "Vita Nuova" and examines the connections between him and his contemporaries, highlighting their contributions to Italian poetry. This reprint of the 1899 edition preserves the original insights and context, making it a valuable resource for understanding the evolution of poetic thought in Dante's time.