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100 1 _aRagg, Lonsdale,
_d1866-1945
245 1 0 _aDante Alighieri, Apostle of Freedom: War-time and Peace-time Essays
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-08-22
505 0 _aAuthor's preface -- Prologue: Dante, apostle of love -- Dante and the redemption of Italy -- Dante and political liberty -- Wit and humour in Dante -- Dante and mediaeval thought -- Dante and educational principles -- Dante and Islam -- Dante and the Casentino -- The last crusade -- Appendix I: Antonio Maschio and the celebration of 1865 -- Appendix II: Dante and the Pope -- Appendix III: Dante the poet.
508 _aProduced by Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Dante Alighieri, Apostle of Freedom: War-time and Peace-time Essays" by Lonsdale Ragg is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the multifaceted legacy of Dante Alighieri, portraying him as a champion of freedom across various domains, such as political, intellectual, and spiritual realms. Through this exploration, the author connects Dante's themes to contemporary issues, suggesting that the poet's insights are remarkably relevant in moments of conflict and struggle for liberty. The opening of this collection features Ragg's preface, establishing Dante as an "Apostle of Love" and freedom, reflecting on the historical resonance of his work amidst Italy's tumultuous past. Ragg emphasizes that Dante's contributions transcend time, suggesting that his ideals of liberty and justice have inspired generations, particularly during Italy's quest for unification and independence. This first section aims to contextualize Dante's relevance, inviting readers to consider how his perspectives on freedom could illuminate current challenges in society, especially in light of the atrocities of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDante Alighieri, 1265-1321
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63011
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