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Dante and the Power of Love in the Intellectual Life | Prof. Anthony Esolen

Apr 6, 2016
Professor Anthony Esolen discusses Dante's transformative encounter with Beatrice, emphasizing the power of love in intellectual life. They explore Dante's poetic journey, the significance of love in poetry, and the importance of literature in education.
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  • Love serves as a transformative force in intellectual pursuits.
  • Dante's journey integrates beauty, truth, and spirituality.

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Introduction of Professor Anthony Esalen

Professor Anthony Esalen, a seasoned English professor at Providence College, whose wealth of editorial work and literary contributions, notably in translating Dante's Divine Comedy, presents a unique vantage point on the relationship between love and the intellectual pursuit.

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