This work offers a fresh interpretation of the Vita nuova, presenting it as a transformative journey in poetry that explores the profound connection between love and divine purpose. Through its vivid imagery and innovative perspective, it delves into the themes of love's power and the spiritual revelations it can inspire, inviting readers to experience a deeper understanding of both art and destiny.
Toward a Speculative Philosophy of Self-Reflection
Exploring the intersection of literature and theology, the book argues that Dante's lyrical language in Paradiso embodies a Trinitarian self-reflexivity. This perspective suggests that the foundations of modern intellectual history, particularly the emergence of the modern subject, can be traced back to the influence of the Troubadours. By reinterpreting these connections, the work offers a fresh understanding of how medieval thought shaped modern identity.
Bristling with interdisciplinary insights, this book will open up new dimensions for Dante scholars and attract researchers from a host of other fields, not least philosophy and theology. Alongside critical theory and phenomenology, William Franke also spotlights Dante's striking pertinence to emergent fields in media studies and iconology.