Dante Alighieri

In this episode, we delve into the life and work of Dante Alighieri, the greatest poet and 'father' of the Italian language. We discuss his influence on Italian literature, his meeting with Beatrice, and his famous works 'Vita Nova' and 'Divine Comedy'. We also explore the use of Latin and vernacular language in literary works during the 14th century and how Dante's use of the Florentine dialect helped spread its use. Plus, we provide tips on Italian pronunciation and highlight free online resources for Dante's works.

Italy's greatest poet Dante Alighieri discusses his love for Lady Philosophy, the harmonizing theme of the Circle of the Sun in Paradise, his views on Averaism and the unity of the intellect, and explores free will, Plato's ideas, and political philosophy in his works 'Purgatorio' and 'Paradiso'.