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Title: Dante: Six Sermons

Note: Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Curtis Weyant, Diane Monico, and the Online
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Summary: "Dante: Six Sermons" by Philip H. Wicksteed is a collection of theological discourses written in the late 19th century. The sermons are centered around the life, principles, and poetic legacy of Dante Alighieri, regarded as one of history's greatest poets, particularly notable for his profound exploration of spirituality, morality, and human existence in his works. Wicksteed aims to illuminate Dante's character as both a citizen of Florence and a poet, touching on themes of love, exile, and the quest for virtue. The opening of this work introduces readers to Dante Alighieri's significance as a cultural and political figure in medieval Italy. Wicksteed describes Dante's journey through personal losses, such as the death of his beloved Beatrice, and his transformation into a voice of moral and social authority. The text also highlights the tumultuous political landscape of Florence and the poet's aspirations for unity and virtue among his countrymen. Throughout the initial section, Wicksteed sets the stage for a deeper examination of Dante's experiences and insights, preparing readers for a comprehensive understanding of how Dante's personal narrative intertwines with his broader philosophical and spiritual quests. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wicksteed, Philip H. (Philip Henry), 1844-1927

EBook No.: 36479

Published: Jun 22, 2011

Downloads: 103

Language: English

Subject: Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Dante: Six Sermons

Note: Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Curtis Weyant, Diane Monico, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "Dante: Six Sermons" by Philip H. Wicksteed is a collection of theological discourses written in the late 19th century. The sermons are centered around the life, principles, and poetic legacy of Dante Alighieri, regarded as one of history's greatest poets, particularly notable for his profound exploration of spirituality, morality, and human existence in his works. Wicksteed aims to illuminate Dante's character as both a citizen of Florence and a poet, touching on themes of love, exile, and the quest for virtue. The opening of this work introduces readers to Dante Alighieri's significance as a cultural and political figure in medieval Italy. Wicksteed describes Dante's journey through personal losses, such as the death of his beloved Beatrice, and his transformation into a voice of moral and social authority. The text also highlights the tumultuous political landscape of Florence and the poet's aspirations for unity and virtue among his countrymen. Throughout the initial section, Wicksteed sets the stage for a deeper examination of Dante's experiences and insights, preparing readers for a comprehensive understanding of how Dante's personal narrative intertwines with his broader philosophical and spiritual quests. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wicksteed, Philip H. (Philip Henry), 1844-1927

EBook No.: 36479

Published: Jun 22, 2011

Downloads: 103

Language: English

Subject: Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.