Dante Alighieri, Apostle of Freedom: War-time and Peace-time Essays by Ragg
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"Dante Alighieri, Apostle of Freedom: War-time and Peace-time Essays" by Lonsdale Ragg is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the multifaceted legacy of Dante Alighieri, portraying him as a champion of freedom across various domains, such as political, intellectual, and spiritual realms. Through this exploration, the author connects Dante's themes to contemporary issues, suggesting that the poet's insights are remarkably relevant in moments of
conflict and struggle for liberty. The opening of this collection features Ragg's preface, establishing Dante as an "Apostle of Love" and freedom, reflecting on the historical resonance of his work amidst Italy's tumultuous past. Ragg emphasizes that Dante's contributions transcend time, suggesting that his ideals of liberty and justice have inspired generations, particularly during Italy's quest for unification and independence. This first section aims to contextualize Dante's relevance, inviting readers to consider how his perspectives on freedom could illuminate current challenges in society, especially in light of the atrocities of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ragg, Lonsdale, 1866-1945 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dante Alighieri, Apostle of Freedom: War-time and Peace-time Essays |
| Contents | Author's preface -- Prologue: Dante, apostle of love -- Dante and the redemption of Italy -- Dante and political liberty -- Wit and humour in Dante -- Dante and mediaeval thought -- Dante and educational principles -- Dante and Islam -- Dante and the Casentino -- The last crusade -- Appendix I: Antonio Maschio and the celebration of 1865 -- Appendix II: Dante and the Pope -- Appendix III: Dante the poet. |
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Produced by Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63011 |
| Release Date | Aug 22, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 622 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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