ENGL 24210 - The Divine Comedy

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

English

Description:

Taught as IT 349 at host institution. This course explores and analyses a selection of canti from Inferno, Purgatorio and Paradiso in the original Italian. A close reading of the most significant episodes will introduce the students to Dante's Comedy. Lectures, class discussions and weekly papers will focus on the main themes of the poem, constantly referring to the historical, political and literary background. During this intense journey from the 'selva oscura' to the vision of God, students will learn about Dante's political views and engagement, philosophical thought, theological conception, idea of love, and relationship to literary models. Emphasis will be put on the difference between Dante the poet and Dante the character, the representation of Florence, the function of allegory and the complex characteristics of the poem's poetic language.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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