San Antonio College Library

"A towering figure in world literature, Dante wrote his great epic poem Commedia in the early fourteenth century. The work gained universal acclaim and came to be known as La Divina Commedia, or The Divine Comedy. Giuseppe Mazzotta brings Dante and his masterpiece to life in this exploration of the man, his cultural milieu, and his endlessly fascinating works. Based on Mazzotta's highly popular Yale course, this book offers a critical reading of The...

Helps readers through the literary experience of "The Divine Comedy," explaining the melding of poetry and mythology in the context of fourteenth century Florence and what it still means for modern day readers.

In this book the author compares the works of Dante and Milton, citing their similarities in the use of language, imagery, theme, and method.

A collection of essays that discuss the different techniques teachers can use to help students read and understand Dante's "Divine Comedy." Includes reviews of commonly taught translations, important reference works, background readings, and classroom aids. The narrative takes as its literal subject the state of the soul after death and presents an image of divine justice meted out as due punishment or reward, and describes Dante's travels through...