02507cam a22003253u 4500 16978 UtSlPG 20260610133409.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 21000965 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Slattery, John T. (John Theodore), 1866-1938 Dante: "The Central Man of All the World" : A Course of Lectures Delivered Before the Student Body of the New York State College for Teachers, Albany, 1919, 1920 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-11-01 E-text prepared by David Garcia, Bethanne M. Simms, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net/) "Dante: 'The Central Man of All the World'" by John T. Slattery is a scholarly course of lectures written in the early 20th century. The text explores the life, works, and historical context of Dante Alighieri, focusing particularly on his monumental poem, the Divine Comedy. Slattery discusses how Dante's medieval perspective and spiritual dimensions resonate with modern readers, emphasizing his role as a pivotal figure in literature and philosophy. The opening of the work sets the stage by reflecting on Dante's significance and the cultural environment of his time, detailing the extraordinary historical and spiritual currents that influenced him. It introduces the reader to the complexities of Dante’s life, marked by political turmoil and personal exile, which shaped his masterpieces and philosophical outlook. As Slattery outlines the importance of understanding Dante within the framework of his contemporaneous society, he invites readers to appreciate the depth of Dante's inquiries into morality, faith, and human experience through the lens of his literary contributions. This provides a compelling invitation for both scholars and enthusiasts to engage deeply with Dante’s works and explore their continuing relevance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321. Divina commedia Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16978 58366 58366