Dante'S Latin Essays: De Vulgari Eloquentia & De Monarchia (Latin Edition) - 9781961822993

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.

• | Author: Dante Alighieri
• | Publisher: Contubernales
• | Publication Date: Jul 17, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 149 pages
• | Language: Latin
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1961822997
• | ISBN-13: 9781961822993