How Well Do You Know Dante's Popularity in America?
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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?

  • Late nineteenth century
  • Early twentieth century
  • Early nineteenth century (correct)
  • Unknown

    • 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?

    <p>Henry Boyd's translation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did interest in Dante begin to grow in the United States?

    <p>Early nineteenth century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before Henry Francis Cary's translation, how could a curious English-speaking reader access the Divine Comedy?

    <p>By learning Italian</p> Signup and view all the answers

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