The Earliest Lives of Dante is a book written by Giovanni Boccaccio in 1901. The book is a collection of biographies of Dante Alighieri, the famous Italian poet and writer, written by various authors during his lifetime and shortly after his death. The biographies were originally published in the 14th and 15th centuries, and Boccaccio compiled them into this book to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of Dante's life and work. The book includes accounts of Dante's childhood, education, political career, and literary achievements, as well as his exile from Florence and his later years. The biographies also offer insights into the cultural and political landscape of medieval Italy, making the book a valuable resource for scholars and students of Italian history and literature. Overall, The Earliest Lives of Dante is a fascinating read that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of Italy's most celebrated literary figures.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.