Joseph Luzzi
Literature professor and author who specializes in Italian literature; wrote about how Dante's Divine Comedy helped him through personal tragedy and authored In a Dark Wood.
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Nov 11, 2024 • 1h 3min
650 Dante's Divine Comedy (with Joseph Luzzi)
Joseph Luzzi, a Professor of Literature at Bard College and author on Dante, dives deep into Dante's Divine Comedy. He shares its breathtaking themes of redemption and morality through personal anecdotes and humor. Luzzi explores Dante's unique choice of the Tuscan dialect and how his political views shaped his literary legacy. The conversation also touches on Dante’s complex characters, the interplay of love and punishment, and how these ideas resonate in modern culture. Prepare for a captivating journey through literature’s timeless relevance!
Jan 22, 2026 • 49min
Dante: The Most Famous, Least Read Poet
Literature professor Joseph Luzzi, an expert in Italian literature and author, shares how Dante's The Divine Comedy helped him cope with the tragic loss of his pregnant wife. He discusses Dante's journey from despair to redemption, breaking down its three parts: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. Luzzi highlights the poem as a map for navigating grief and how literature offers solace in tough times. He also stresses Dante's role in shaping modern literature and the importance of making humanities accessible to everyone.
