9 Questions
Which American authors assimilated Dante's Commedia into their work in the decades before the Civil War?
Ralph Waldo Emerson, Herman Melville, Edgar Allan Poe
What was one obstacle that delayed Dante's reception in America?
A language barrier
What was the American Renaissance of the 1850s?
A time when American literature was greatly influenced by Dante
Which American authors were influenced by Dante's Commedia in the decades before the Civil War?
Herman Melville, Edgar Allan Poe, Ralph Waldo Emerson
Why was Dante's Comedy not widely read in America during the nineteenth century?
It was written in a language that few Americans knew, medieval vulgar Italian.
What was the advantage of having a good knowledge of Latin when reading Dante's Comedy in America during the nineteenth century?
It gave readers a considerable advantage in reading the Comedy.
What was one of the obstacles to Dante's reception in America during the 19th century?
His anti-Protestant views
Who was responsible for promoting Dante's work in America during the 19th century?
No one, as Dante's work was not popular in America during the 19th century.
Why did English translations of Dante's Comedy include voluminous apparatuses of notes and explanatory prefaces?
To provide context and background to classical and medieval references
Discover Dante's Impact on American Literature with this Quiz! Test your knowledge on how the Commedia influenced famous authors such as Emerson, Melville, and Poe during the 19th century American Renaissance. Learn about Dante's literary legacy and his enduring influence on American literature.
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