Understanding Dante's Life and Work: An In-Depth Study of His Exile, Love, and The Divine Comedy
10 views 0 purchase
Course
English literature and composition
Institution
Junior / 11th Grade
Explore the life, exile, and literary achievements of Dante Alighieri with this meticulously crafted document, designed to provide an in-depth understanding of one of Italy's greatest literary figures. This comprehensive guide offers detailed insights into Dante's political career, personal life, a...
Dante’s Life
➔ Born in Florence, Italy, in 1265
➔ Two factions ruling the city
◆ Guelphs - supporters of the pope
◆ Ghibellines - supporters of the German emperor who claimed power in Italy
➔ Dante’s political career began in 1295 when the Guelphs were firmly established
➔ 1300 split in Guelph occurred
◆ Whites
◆ Blacks
➔ With the Whites in power, the Black Guelphs went to Rome to ask the people to
intervene on their behalf Ddante, and six others in charge had them prosecuted for his
action
➔ 1301 Black Guelphs staged a successful coup, and all Whtie Guelphs were sent into
exile, including Dante
➔ 1302 charged with graft (extortion), hostility against the pope, and a long list of other
crimes in his absence. Dante was sentenced to death if he were ever caught in Florence
again.
Dante’s Exile
➔ He never returned to his home city again
➔ All his fortunes were confiscated
➔ The family stayed in Florence and never reunited permanently as a complete family
again.
Dante’s Love Life
➔ He was betrothed to Gemma Donati when Dante was 12. He married her and had three
children Jacopo, Pietro, and Antonia (Dante’s sons had to join him in exile when they
turned 14)
Beatrice (His Love’s Ideal)
➔ Saw her from afar at age 9
➔ Exchanged greeting at 18
➔ Disapproval from B after many misunderstandings
➔ B. dies at 25
➔ Dante marries Gemma
➔ Dante has a vision of Beatrice at age 27
➔ She becomes the image of the perfect woman/feminine ideal.
The Divine Comedy
➔ Written when he was in exile
◆ Inferno 1314
◆ Paradiso 1320
◆ Purgatorio in between the two
➔ Once the Divine Comedy became popular, Florence wanted Dante back, but he died in
Ravenna in 1321
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller emmakershaw. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
