Life of Dante (jun 17, 1256 – oct 6, 1321)
Description:
wrote Divine ComedyDivine Comedy allegory where Dante is lead through hell, political commentary and satire of his time
uses Scholastic philosophy
very Christian, but criticizes church
1st major work of Italian literature written in Italian vernacular
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Date:
jun 17, 1256
oct 6, 1321
~ 65 years