Books by Peter S Hawkins
Dante: A Brief History
by Peter S Hawkins
I think this work stands out as the strongest short introduction... it's lively and accessible without oversimplifying.
Interviews where books by Peter S Hawkins were recommended
The best books on Dante, recommended by Nick Havely
Dante’s epic poem The Divine Comedy has inspired countless thinkers and writers since it was first published almost 700 years ago. Here, Dante scholar and author Nick Havely picks the best five books on how one medieval poet had such a lasting impact on world literature, and how Dante’s vitality transmits into modern culture.
