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100 1 _aOrr, M. A.
_q(Mary Acworth),
_d1867-1949
245 1 0 _aDante and the early astronomers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
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 2021-02-07
508 _aPaul Marshall, Turget Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Dante and the Early Astronomers" by M. A. Orr is a scholarly work that delves into the intersection of astronomy and Dante Alighieri's literary contributions, likely written in the early 20th century. This publication examines how medieval astronomy influenced Dante's writings, particularly his iconic "Divine Comedy." The focus is on the historical context of astonomy during Dante's lifetime and how it is reflected in his works. The opening of the book sets the stage by outlining the importance of astronomy in Dante's life and the era he lived in. It notes how Dante's engagement with scientific and philosophical texts, particularly after the loss of his beloved Beatrice, ignited a passion for understanding the celestial phenomena that fascinated medieval scholars. The initial chapters introduce the major astronomical principles and movements observable in Dante's time, establishing a foundation for readers to understand Dante's references to celestial bodies and their symbolism throughout his literary oeuvre. The author emphasizes the need for a basic understanding of the astronomy of Dante's era to fully appreciate the depth and significance of his works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAstronomy, Ancient
653 _aEarly maps
653 _aDante Alighieri, 1265-1321 -- Knowledge -- Astronomy
653 _aAstronomy, Medieval
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64489
999 _c105312
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