The Unexpected Dante

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.   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 e