Life of Dante (Oneworld Classics)

Description: Life of Dante (Oneworld Classics) Boccaccio, Giovanni and Wicksteed, Philip Product Overview Leonardo Bruni’s Life of Dante, extracts from Giovanni Villani’s Florentine Chronicles and Filippo Villani’s Life of Dante, as well as documents preserved in a manuscript of Boccaccio are combined in this impressive volume, and together they provide a wealth of insight and information into Dante’s unique character and life. They address the author’s susceptibility to the torments of passionate love, his involvement in politics, his scholastic enthusiasms, military experience, and the stories behind the greatest heights of his poetic achievements. Not only are these accounts invaluable for their subject matter, they are also seminal examples of early biographical writing. Also included in this expansive collection is a biography of Boccaccio himself. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oneworld Classics; Revised ed. edition (October 1, 2009) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1847490913 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 19 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.99 ounces Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.4 x 8 inches Best Sellers Rank: #5,718,279 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #18,370 in Essays (Books) #23,970 in Author Biographies #18,370 in Essays (Books) #23,970 in Author Biographies We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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