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How Well Do You Know the Challenges of Translating Dante's 'Comedy'?

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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?

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?

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?

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What was the main way that English-speaking readers were introduced to Dante's Comedy?

Through translations with explanatory prefaces Signup and view all the answers

Why did Dante's Roman Catholicism potentially provoke hostility in America?

Because America was a Protestant country at the time Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What was the main obstacle to Dante's welcome in America?

What was the main way that English-speaking readers were introduced to Dante's Comedy?

Why were there few native Italians able to promote Dante in America during his time?

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?

Why did Dante's Roman Catholicism potentially provoke hostility in America?

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