Dante Alighieri

5b, 1903-1904 36 illustrated folio size pamphlets with designs of M. Gustave Dore, with Critical and Explanatory Notes. Contained in a blue clamshell.

Description

Dante Alighieri was a renowned Italian poet, philosopher, and political thinker born in Florence in 1265. He is best known for his epic poem The Divine Comedy, a literary masterpiece that explores the realms of Hell (Inferno), Purgatory (Purgatorio), and Heaven (Paradiso). Written in the Tuscan dialect, the work helped establish Italian as a literary language. Dante’s writings reflect his deep religious beliefs, his political struggles in Florence, and his admiration for classical philosophy and literature. He died in exile in Ravenna in 1321, leaving a lasting legacy in both literature and theology.

Notes

With 136 full page plates by Dore's celebrated illustrations. Fair-very good condition depending on the leaflet.  All 36 parts are contained within a light blue cloth clamshell ase with gilt title on spine. Many of the volumes have original early 20th century advertisements tipped in or loosely inserted.