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February 26, 2016
Gustave Dore’s Artistic Vision of Dante
19th Century French illustrator Gustave Dore is responsible for the best known artistic interpretations of Dante’s Divine Comedy. His designs are a result of woodblock engraving and printing, often at amazingly quick speed. His work is prolific and gorgeous, encompassing … Continue reading →
February 25, 2016
Dante’s Heaven
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February 24, 2016
15 Sinners and Creatures from Inferno
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Creatures and Sinners
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February 21, 2016
Beatrice
The character of Beatrice in Dante’s Divine Comedy is believed to be a real woman, Beatrice Portinari, whom Dante knew briefly as a child. Although very young, he fell deeply in love with her. But as they grew older, both entered into family arranged marriages. … Continue reading →
February 19, 2016
February 15, 2016
5 Midlife Lessons from Dante
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5 Life Lessons from Dante
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February 12, 2016
Dante and Happiness
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February 9, 2016
The Myth of Glaucus
Dante often referred to mythological stories and characters in his Divine Comedy. The myth of Glaucus is mentioned in Paradiso. The Myth of Glaucus This myth is mentioned in Dante’s Paradise. Glaucus was a fisherman who one day after spreading … Continue reading →
