Dante's Paradiso and the Limitations of Modern Criticism: A Study of Style and Poetic Theory
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In this 1978 book, it is Dr Kirkpatrick's contention that critics have yet to present a satisfactory account of Dante's originality in the Paradiso. We shall best appreciate the Paradiso, he argues, if we recognise that poetry can not only dramatise thought, but also offer a thorough analysis of religious and philosophical belief. Considering Dante's own discussions of poetry and language in the Convivio and De Vulgari Eloquentia, Dr Kirkpatrick claims...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0521157560
ISBN13:9780521157568
Release Date:April 2011
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Length:240 Pages
Weight:0.68 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"
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Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections Medieval Movements & Periods PoetryCustomer Reviews
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