
The Symbolic World 339 - Richard Rohlin - Universal History: The Greatest Work of Western Literature
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Apr 25, 2024 Richard Rohlin and the host discuss Dante's Divine Comedy in a historical and political context. They explore Dante's motivations, point of view, and why the Comedy is the greatest work of Western literature. The chapters cover Dante's influence, the investiture controversy, themes in the Comedy, Christian apocalypse traditions, and Dante's intricate portrayal of the afterlife.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Dante's Comedy and Historical Context
02:13 • 12min
The Investiture Controversy: Authority vs Power
13:43 • 7min
Exploring Dante's Divine Comedy: Influences and Themes
20:22 • 19min
Exploring Ascents and Descents in Christian Apocalypse Tradition
39:13 • 3min
Exploring Dante's Multifaceted Depiction of the Afterlife
42:40 • 17min
Exploration of Rich Analogies and Imagery in Literature
59:27 • 3min
