Dante Alighieri’s long poem The Divine Comedy has
been one of the foundational texts of European literature for over
700 years. Yet many mysteries still remain about the symbolism of
this richly layered literary work, which has been interpreted in
many different ways over the centuries. Â The Unexpected
Dante brings together five leading scholars who offer fresh
perspectives on the meanings and reception of The Divine
Comedy. Some investigate Dante’s intentions by exploring the
poem’s esoteric allusions to topics ranging from musical
instruments to Roman law. Others examine the poem’s long
afterlife and reception in the United States, with chapters
showcasing new discoveries about Nicolaus de Laurentii’s 1481
edition of Commedia and the creative contemporary adaptations that
have relocated Dante’s visions of heaven and hell to urban
American settings.  This study also includes a guide
that showcases selected treasures from the extensive Dante
collections at the Library of Congress, illustrating the depth and
variety of The Divine Comedy’s global influence. The
Unexpected Dante is thus a boon to both Dante scholars and
aficionados of this literary masterpiece. Published by Bucknell
University Press in association with the Library of Congress.
Distributed worldwide by Rutgers University Press.
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