Dante's Latin Essays: De Vulgari Eloquentia & De Monarchia

by Dante Alighieri, A J Butler (Introduction)

Overview

Dante's literary career included a series of detailed studies. Two of his essays are included in this volume, in Dante's original Latin. On Vernacular Eloquence is a study of the linguistic landscape of Medieval Italy, and a defense of the literary use of vulgar dialects. On Monarchy is a work of political philosophy, condemned by the Church after Dante's death, which intervenes in the most controversial political question of the period ― whether temporal or spiritual authority should reign supreme in human affairs. Includes an essay on the historical context by Arthur John Butler. 149 pages.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781961822993
Publisher:	Contubernales
Publication date:	07/17/2023
Pages:	150
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.35(d)
Language:	Latin