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Dante's Commedia - Theology as Poetry (Hardcover)
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Dante's Commedia - Theology as Poetry (Hardcover)
Series: William and Katherine Devers Series in Dante and Medieval Italian Literature
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In Dante's Commedia: Theology as Poetry, an international group of
theologians and Dante scholars provide a uniquely rich set of
perspectives focused on the relationship between theology and
poetry in the Commedia. Examining Dante's treatment of questions of
language, personhood, and the body; his engagement with the
theological tradition he inherited; and the implications of his
work for contemporary theology, the contributors argue for the
close intersection of theology and poetry in the text as well as
the importance of theology for Dante studies. Through discussion of
issues ranging from Dante's use of imagery of the Church to the
significance of the smile for his poetic project, the essayists
offer convincing evidence that his theology is not what underlies
his narrative poem, nor what is contained within it: it is instead
fully integrated with its poetic and narrative texture. As the
essays demonstrate, the Commedia is firmly rooted in the medieval
tradition of reflection on the nature of theological language,
while simultaneously presenting its readers with unprecedented,
sustained poetic experimentation. Understood in this way, Dante
emerges as one of the most original theological voices of the
Middle Ages. Contributors: Piero Boitani, Oliver Davies, Theresa
Federici, David F. Ford, Peter S. Hawkins, Douglas Hedley, Robin
Kirkpatrick, Christian Moevs, Vittorio Montemaggi, Paola Nasti,
John Took, Matthew Treherne, and Denys Turner.
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