ITALIAN 225 - Dante's Divine Comedy

Institution:

Bard College

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Description:

Students engage in a close reading of the Divine Comedy in its historical, philosophical, and literary contexts. The course incorporates a variety of critical perspectives (from the Middle Ages to the present), relevant passages from other texts by Dante ( Vita Nuova, Rime, Convivio, De Vulgari Eloquentia), other Proven?al or early- Italian poets, and a brief exploration of the figurative tradition born of this poetic masterpiece. Discussion focuses on the medieval underpinnings and connotations of concepts such as intelligence (human and divine), time and history, faith, virtue versus sin, revelation, providence, allegory, and the responsibilities of authorship. The course is conducted in English.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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