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Who was the first American to translate the Divine Comedy?
Who was the first American to translate the Divine Comedy?
- H. W. Longfellow (correct)
- Unknown
- Henry Francis Cary
- Henry Boyd
When did interest in Dante begin to grow in the United States?
When did interest in Dante begin to grow in the United States?
- Late nineteenth century
- Early twentieth century
- Early nineteenth century (correct)
- Unknown
How did English-speaking readers access the Divine Comedy before 1814?
How did English-speaking readers access the Divine Comedy before 1814?
- By learning Italian (correct)
- Through articles in the popular press
- Through translations by American publishers
- Through university courses
Before Longfellow's translation, which English translation of the Divine Comedy was available in the United States?
Before Longfellow's translation, which English translation of the Divine Comedy was available in the United States?
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When did interest in Dante begin to grow in the United States?
When did interest in Dante begin to grow in the United States?
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Before Henry Francis Cary's translation, how could a curious English-speaking reader access the Divine Comedy?
Before Henry Francis Cary's translation, how could a curious English-speaking reader access the Divine Comedy?
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