650 Dante's Divine Comedy (with Joseph Luzzi)
Description
Written in the early 1300s, Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy has been an essential component of Western literature for more than 700 years. In this episode, Jacke talks to Joseph Luzzi about his book, Dante's Divine Comedy: A Biography, which gives an intimate portrait of the work that has challenged and inspired generations of readers.
Additional listening:
- 131 Dante in Love (with Professor Ellen Nerenberg and Anthony Valerie)
- 589 Dante and Friendship (with Elizabeth Coggeshall)
- 327 Natalia Ginzburg
The music in this episode is by Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal. Learn more at gabrielruizbernal.com.
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