Project Gutenberg 2011-06-22 Public domain in the USA. 347 Wicksteed, Philip H. (Philip Henry) 1844 1927 Wicksteed, Philip Henry Dante: Six Sermons Produced by Curtis Weyant, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "Dante: Six Sermons" by Philip H. Wicksteed is a collection of theological discourses written in the late 19th century. The sermons are centered around the life, principles, and poetic legacy of Dante Alighieri, regarded as one of history's greatest poets, particularly notable for his profound exploration of spirituality, morality, and human existence in his works. Wicksteed aims to illuminate Dante's character as both a citizen of Florence and a poet, touching on themes of love, exile, and the quest for virtue. The opening of this work introduces readers to Dante Alighieri's significance as a cultural and political figure in medieval Italy. Wicksteed describes Dante's journey through personal losses, such as the death of his beloved Beatrice, and his transformation into a voice of moral and social authority. The text also highlights the tumultuous political landscape of Florence and the poet's aspirations for unity and virtue among his countrymen. Throughout the initial section, Wicksteed sets the stage for a deeper examination of Dante's experiences and insights, preparing readers for a comprehensive understanding of how Dante's personal narrative intertwines with his broader philosophical and spiritual quests. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321 PQ Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 359265 2025-07-15T03:51:51.229682 text/html 363949 2011-06-22T12:57:58 text/html 201163 2025-07-15T03:52:00.611607 application/epub+zip 203872 2025-07-15T03:51:54.425655 application/epub+zip 184960 2025-07-15T03:51:53.054657 application/epub+zip 412168 2025-07-15T03:52:04.445590 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 385301 2025-07-15T03:51:59.632595 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 308284 2022-09-16T15:44:39.335047 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 290657 2025-07-15T03:51:49.931666 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 290471 2011-06-22T12:57:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 290496 2011-06-22T12:57:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21459 2025-07-15T03:52:04.580577 application/rdf+xml 14075 2025-07-15T03:51:53.588637 image/jpeg 3517 2025-07-15T03:51:53.321651 image/jpeg 103868 2011-06-22T12:58:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 117885 2011-06-22T12:58:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 103777 2011-06-22T12:58:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 189863 2025-07-15T03:51:51.255695 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia