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Dante And The Animal Kingdom

Dante And The Animal Kingdom

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ISBN10: 1428627170
ISBN13: 9781428627178
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 8 2006
Pages: 404
Weight: 1.30
Height: 0.90 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Dante and the Animal Kingdom is a book written by Richard Thayer Holbrook that explores the role of animals in Dante's Divine Comedy. The book delves into the symbolism and significance of various animals that appear in Dante's epic poem, including lions, eagles, snakes, and dogs. Holbrook also examines the cultural and historical context of Dante's time, and how it influenced his portrayal of animals in his work. The book is a fascinating exploration of the intersection of literature, philosophy, and zoology, and offers a unique perspective on Dante's masterpiece. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Dante, animal symbolism, or medieval culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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