Publisher's Synopsis
Dante's Divina Commedia: Its Scope and Value is a book written by Franz Hettinger and originally published in 1887. The book provides a detailed analysis and interpretation of Dante Alighieri's epic poem, the Divina Commedia, which is widely considered as one of the greatest works of literature in Western civilization. Hettinger's book examines the structure, themes, and symbolism of the Divina Commedia, as well as its historical and cultural context. The author explores the philosophical and theological ideas that underpin Dante's vision of the afterlife, and discusses the significance of the poem's representation of sin, redemption, and divine justice. The book is divided into three parts, each corresponding to one of the three sections of the Divina Commedia: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. Hettinger provides a detailed commentary on each canto (chapter) of the poem, highlighting its literary and thematic features, and drawing on a range of sources to contextualize Dante's work. Dante's Divina Commedia: Its Scope and Value is a comprehensive and insightful study of one of the most important works of literature in human history. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in Dante's poetry, medieval literature, or the history of ideas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
