Mediaeval Culture : An Introduction to Dante and His Times, Volume Two

Mediaeval Culture: An Introduction to Dante and His Times by Karl Vossler is a comprehensive two-volume study that explores the cultural, religious, philosophical, and literary context surrounding Dante Alighieri and his masterpiece, The Divine Comedy. The work offers a detailed analysis of the medieval background that shaped Dante’s thought and poetry, aiming to make the cultural and intellectual atmosphere of Dante’s era accessible to a wider audience. It covers the essential historical and cultural facts of the Middle Ages, providing insights into the religious, ethical, and political ideas influencing Dante’s work, as well as a brilliant literary critique of the Divine Comedy itself. ONLY VOLUME TWO.