Publisher's Synopsis
The Banquet (IL Convito) is a book written by the renowned Italian poet Dante Alighieri. The book is a collection of fourteen essays that explore various topics such as love, ethics, and politics. The essays are written in Italian and are accompanied by Dante's commentary and interpretation.The Banquet was written between 1304 and 1307 and was intended to be a guide for young men seeking knowledge and wisdom. The book is divided into four parts, with each part containing three essays. The first part discusses the nature of love, the second part focuses on the virtues, the third part explores the relationship between love and virtue, and the fourth part discusses the relationship between love and politics.Dante's writing in The Banquet is characterized by his use of allegory and symbolism. He draws on classical mythology, Christian theology, and medieval philosophy to convey his ideas. The book is also notable for its use of vernacular Italian, which was still a relatively new and unconventional choice for literary works at the time.Overall, The Banquet is a significant work in Dante's oeuvre and in the history of Italian literature. It offers insights into Dante's thoughts on love, ethics, and politics, and showcases his skill as a writer and thinker.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.
