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Illustrazioni astronomiche, a tre luoghi della Divina Commedia

Illustrazioni astronomiche, a tre luoghi della Divina Commedia

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Literary CriticismAstronomy & SpaceGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 102421933X
ISBN13: 9781024219333
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 90
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: Italian

Illustrazioni astronomiche, a tre luoghi della Divina Commedia, authored by Ottaviano Fabrizio Mossotti and Giuseppe Lando Passerini, offers a fascinating 19th-century Italian perspective on the astronomical references within Dante Alighieri's epic poem, Divina Commedia. This work delves into the scientific understanding of the cosmos as it relates to Dante's allegorical journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise. The book seeks to illuminate the passages where Dante incorporates astronomical knowledge, providing insights into the poet's worldview and the medieval understanding of the universe. With contributions from both an astronomer and a scholar, this book provides a unique lens through which to view one of the greatest works of Italian literature. It remains relevant to scholars interested in Dante, the history of astronomy, and the intersection of science and literature.

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