A Dictionary Of Proper Names And Notable Matters In The Works Of Dante

By Paget Toynbee and Paget Jackson Toynbee

Book Overview

A Dictionary of Proper Names and Notable Matters in the Works of Dante is a comprehensive reference book written by Arnold Toynbee and Percy Ewing Paget. It is a guide to the names and subjects mentioned in Dante's works, including his famous Divine Comedy. The book provides detailed explanations of the historical, literary, and mythological references that Dante made in his writings. It includes entries on characters, places, events, and concepts, as well as discussions of Dante's sources and influences. The dictionary is organized alphabetically, making it easy to find specific entries. This is an essential resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the works of Dante.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428621229
• ISBN13: 9781428621220
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 636 Pages
• Weight: 2.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"