The cosmology of the Divine Comedy
Alejandro Gangui
TL;DR
This paper explores how Dante's Divine Comedy reflects the 13th-century cosmological views, highlighting the interplay between literature and historical cosmology.
Contribution
It provides an analysis of the cosmological concepts depicted in Dante's Divine Comedy within the context of 13th-century scientific and philosophical beliefs.
Findings
Dante's cosmology aligns with medieval scientific views.
The Divine Comedy reflects the hierarchical structure of the cosmos.
Literary work as a mirror of contemporary cosmological understanding.
Abstract
Since the time of ancient civilizations, cosmology had a privileged place within the various artistic and literary manifestations. The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, one of the masterpieces in literature and thought of the Western World, is organized on the image of the cosmos of the XIII century, which is analyzed in this article.
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Taxonomy
TopicsRenaissance Literature and Culture · Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies · Classical Antiquity Studies