Publisher's Synopsis
The Paradise of Dante Alighieri is a literary work written by Arthur John Butler that provides a comprehensive analysis and interpretation of Dante's Divine Comedy. The book is specifically focused on the third and final part of the Divine Comedy, which is the Paradise. The author provides a detailed explanation of Dante's vision of Heaven and how it is structured according to medieval Christian theology. The book is divided into chapters that correspond to each of the ten spheres of Heaven, which Dante describes in his work. The author provides a thorough examination of the various themes and motifs that Dante employs in his descriptions of Heaven, including the nature of God, the role of angels, the hierarchy of saints, and the relationship between faith and reason. Throughout the book, Butler also provides historical and cultural context for Dante's work, as well as explanations of the various literary and philosophical sources that influenced Dante's writing. The book is written in a clear and accessible style that makes it suitable for both scholars and general readers who are interested in Dante's Divine Comedy and medieval Christian theology.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.
