Dante, “the Central man of all the World”; a Course of Lectures Delivered Before the Student Body of the New York, State College for Teachers, Albany, 1919, 1920. With a Pref. by John H. Finley

This scholarly work provides a comprehensive introduction to the life, works, and legacy of Dante Alighieri, the greatest poet of medieval Italy. Using a range of critical approaches, the author illuminates Dante's vision of humanity, spirituality, and art, and shows why he remains a timeless and universal figure.

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