From St. Francis To Dante

By George Gordon Coulton and Salimbene di Adam

Book Overview

From St. Francis To Dante is a historical book written by G.G. Coulton. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the cultural and intellectual history of Italy from the 13th century to the 14th century. The author has focused on the two most prominent figures of that era, St. Francis of Assisi and Dante Alighieri. The book explores the impact of these two great personalities on the religious and cultural landscape of Italy during the Middle Ages. The book provides a detailed account of the life and teachings of St. Francis, who is known for his devotion to poverty, simplicity, and love for nature. The author has also examined the influence of St. Francis on the development of the Franciscan order and the impact of his teachings on the society of the time. The second part of the book is dedicated to Dante Alighieri, who is considered one of the greatest poets of all time. The author has analyzed Dante's masterpiece, The Divine Comedy, and has provided a detailed interpretation of its themes and symbolism. The book also explores the political and social context of Dante's time and the impact of his work on the Italian language and literature.Overall, From St. Francis To Dante is a well-researched and insightful book that provides a comprehensive overview of the intellectual and cultural history of Italy during the Middle Ages. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Italy, the Middle Ages, or the works of St. Francis and Dante.From The Chronicle Of The Franciscan Salimbene 1221-1288.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: 1425442587
• ISBN13: 9781425442583
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"