Dante's Divine Comedy - Purgatory XXIV-XXVI: Poetics and the Italian Love Lyric

Explore a guest lecture by Professor David Lummus on Dante's Purgatory XXIV-XXVI, focusing on the Comedy's treatment of poetics through encounters with Italian love lyric masters. Delve into Dante's poetic evolution, from his youthful style to the Sweet New Style, as exemplified by interactions with Bonagiunta and Guido Guinizelli. Examine the divine nature of poetic inspiration through Statius' embryological exposition in Purgatory XXV. Investigate the relationship between poetry and gluttony, and gain insights into Dante's poetic identity. Conclude with a question and answer session to further understand the complexities of these cantos and their significance in Dante's work.