Publisher's Synopsis
Dante's Ten Heavens: A Study of the Paradiso by Edmund G. Gardner is a comprehensive analysis of the final part of Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, the Paradiso. The book delves into the ten heavens that Dante encounters in his journey towards the ultimate goal of union with God. Gardner examines each of the ten heavens, exploring the themes, symbols, and allegories that Dante uses to convey his vision of the divine. He also provides historical and literary context for the Paradiso, discussing the influences that shaped Dante's writing and the impact that the work had on subsequent literature and culture. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers. Gardner's insights and interpretations are supported by extensive research and analysis, making Dante's Ten Heavens an authoritative and insightful guide to one of the greatest works of Western literature.1900. These seven essays are intended to serve as an introduction to the study of Dante's Paradiso; six of them deal directly with the Paradiso itself, while the seventh touches upon certain of Dante's Letters, which illustrate his frame of mind in that epoch of his life during which the Divina Commedia was composed, or, at least, took final shape. Contents: Dante's Paradise; Within Earth's Shadow; Prudence and Fortitude; Empire and Cloister; Above the Celestial Stairway; Empyrean; Dante's Letters.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.
