Dante’s Characters: Part Four, Brunetto Latini

In this episode, Robert Harrison concludes his series on Dante's Characters with a focus on Brunetto Latini, Dante's teacher. He explores Dante's unflattering portrayal of Latini and discusses the historical context of political factions in medieval Florence. Additionally, he delves into Dante's personal experiences of exile and loss, as well as his depiction of a homoerotic encounter. The episode concludes by examining Dante's vision of good and evil and the universal appeal of his work.