Dante In English Literature: From Chaucer To Cary C. 1380-1844 V1 is a comprehensive book that explores the influence of Dante Alighieri, the renowned Italian poet, on English literature from the 14th to the 19th century. The book is written by Arnold Toynbee and James Paget, two prominent scholars in the field of literature.The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering the period from 1380 to 1844. It begins with an introduction to Dante's life and works, including his masterpiece, The Divine Comedy. ...
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Dante In English Literature: From Chaucer To Cary C. 1380-1844 V1 is a comprehensive book that explores the influence of Dante Alighieri, the renowned Italian poet, on English literature from the 14th to the 19th century. The book is written by Arnold Toynbee and James Paget, two prominent scholars in the field of literature.The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering the period from 1380 to 1844. It begins with an introduction to Dante's life and works, including his masterpiece, The Divine Comedy. The authors then examine how Dante's ideas and themes were incorporated into English literature, starting with the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, who was greatly influenced by Dante.The book also explores the impact of Dante's work on other prominent English writers, such as John Milton, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Lord Byron. The authors analyze how these writers incorporated Dante's ideas into their own works, and how they helped to popularize Dante's work in England.Throughout the book, the authors provide detailed analysis of various literary works, highlighting the influence of Dante's ideas and themes. They also provide historical context, explaining how Dante's work was received in England during different time periods.Overall, Dante In English Literature: From Chaucer To Cary C. 1380-1844 V1 is an insightful and detailed exploration of the influence of Dante's work on English literature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature and the impact of great writers on the literary world.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.
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