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What was the main obstacle to Dante's welcome in America?
What was the main obstacle to Dante's welcome in America?
- His lack of literary talent
- His unfamiliarity with American culture
- His language barrier
- His cultural and religious otherness (correct)
What was the main way that English-speaking readers were introduced to Dante's Comedy?
What was the main way that English-speaking readers were introduced to Dante's Comedy?
- Through original English versions
- Through adaptations for the stage
- Through translations with explanatory notes (correct)
- Through critical essays and reviews
Why were there few native Italians able to promote Dante in America during his time?
Why were there few native Italians able to promote Dante in America during his time?
- They were not allowed to immigrate to America
- Mass immigration from Italy had not yet begun (correct)
- They did not speak English well enough
- They were not interested in literature
Which of the following factors contributed to Dante's limited reception in America?
Which of the following factors contributed to Dante's limited reception in America?
What was the main way that English-speaking readers were introduced to Dante's Comedy?
What was the main way that English-speaking readers were introduced to Dante's Comedy?
Why did Dante's Roman Catholicism potentially provoke hostility in America?
Why did Dante's Roman Catholicism potentially provoke hostility in America?
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