Unravel the extraordinary life of Dante Alighieri, the immortal poet behind The Divine Comedy. Hailed as a Book of the Year, this definitive biography masterfully synthesizes vast Italian scholarship, illuminating Dante as a writer, philosopher, father, and political partisan amidst the turbulent backdrop of medieval Italy. Discover how local politics and personal drama deeply influenced his literary masterpiece. An essential read for lovers of world literature and classic Italian poetry, this book offers profound insights into one of history’s greatest literary figures and his enduring legacy.