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100	1		_aButler, Arthur John, _d1844-1910
245	1	0	_aDante: His Times and His Work
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2009-02-04
505	0		_aThe thirteenth century -- Guelfs and Ghibelines -- Dante's early days -- Florentine affairs till Dante's exile -- Dante's exile -- The "Commedia" -- The minor works -- Appendix I. Some hints to beginners -- Appendix II. Dante's use of classical literature.
508			_aProduced by Irma
520			_a"Dante: His Times and His Work" by Arthur John Butler is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and contextual background of Dante Alighieri, exploring the political and social dynamics of Florence during the poet's lifetime. It aims to provide insights into the influences that shaped Dante's works, particularly his notable epic, the "Divine Comedy", alongside discussions of the Guelf and Ghibeline conflicts that defines the era. The beginning of this book presents a thorough prelude to Dante's historical context, outlining the complexities of 13th-century Florence and the tumultuous political landscape characterized by the enduring conflict between the Guelfs and Ghibelines. Butler discusses how these factions, along with wider societal dynamics, influenced Dante's life and writings, while reflecting on the literary and historical scholarship that has emerged surrounding Dante over the centuries. The first chapter sets the stage for understanding how Dante’s experiences were intertwined with the larger currents of his time, offering readers a foundational perspective that enriches the study of Dante's literature. (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/27999
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