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OverviewThis book shows how Dante Alighieri has been represented in the Italian collective imagination from the late eighteenth century to the present day. Often held to be a precursor of Italian unity, the author of the Divine Comedy has been put forward both as a standard-bearer of a secular, anti-clerical Italy and the embodiment of the concept of a deeply religious and Catholic nation; while he was later adopted by nationalist and fascists as well as a pop icon in the age of the internet and globalization. The book describes this long and fascinating history from a completely original point of view: the centuries-old myth of Dante is analysed from the perspective of cultural history. The sources employed include Dante commemorations, festivals and monuments, pilgrimages to his tomb, films and other media productions about Dante, as well as comic strips, advertisements and other cultural items dedicated to him. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Fulvio ContiPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.585kg ISBN: 9781032390895ISBN 10: 1032390891 Pages: 222 Publication Date: 23 December 2022 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1. The romantics’ Dante. 2. The 1865 centenary celebrations. 3. «Dantemania» in the age of liberalism. 4 Fascist Italy’s Dantean cult. 5. From Italian symbol to global icon. Bibliography. Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationFulvio Conti is Full Professor of Contemporary History at the University of Florence. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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