Dante. An essay. To which is added a translation of De Monarchia.

Name: Dante. An essay. To which is added a translation of De Monarchia.
Author: R. W. Church

By R. W. Church

Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

Essays, Letters & Speeches History - European Philosophy & Ethics

About This Book

The essay offers a close reading of Dante's Commedia, arguing its structure and imagery reflect the author's experience of travel, with vivid topographical and maritime scenes and pilgrim sensations; it traces the poem's origins in earlier writings and contrasts its pilgrim-journey form with later, more personal passions. An appended English translation presents De Monarchia from a modern critical text, and the introduction situates that political treatise in the context of contemporary debates over spiritual and temporal authority, noting its formal scholastic tone and probable early composition. Editorial notes explain textual corrections and provide a table of contents.

About the Author

R. W. Church

R. W. Church was an influential English theologian and writer, known for his contributions to the Oxford Movement, a significant religious revival in the 19th century. His works often explore themes of faith, literature, and philosophy, reflecting his deep engagement with both religious and secular thought. Among his notable writings are "Dante. An essay. To which is added a translation of De Monarchia," which showcases his literary analysis and translation skills, and "The Oxford Movement; Twelve Years, 1833-1845," which provides insight into the movement's impact on the Church of England. Church's essays and occasional papers further illustrate his critical perspective on contemporary issues of his time.