
698 Dante in Love (with Ellen Nerenberg and Anthony Valerio) [Ad-Free Archive Edition]
The History of Literature
Dante's Vernacular Vision: Accessibility and Ambition in Love
This chapter explores Dante's strategic choice to write in the vernacular, aiming to reach a broader audience, especially women outside the elite educated circles. It also reflects on Dante's growth as a poet and his deeper intentions in conveying the complexities of love.
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