Michele Barbi's Life of Dante

Michele Barbi’s Life of Dante stands as a masterful and concise exploration of the great poet's life, works, and enduring legacy. Originally appearing in the Enciclopedia Italiana in 1931 and later expanded into a book in 1933, Barbi's biography is celebrated for its synthesis of early Dante commentators and modern research. A preeminent Dante scholar, Barbi dedicated his career to Italian philology, serving as editor of Dante's works and founder of the journal Studi Danteschi. His meticulo...