Project Gutenberg 2021-02-07 Public domain in the USA. 483 Orr, M. A. (Mary Acworth) 1867 1949 Evershed, John, Mrs. Orr, Mary Acworth Evershed, Mrs. John 15004618 Dante and the early astronomers Paul Marshall, Turget Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Dante and the Early Astronomers" by M. A. Orr is a scholarly work that delves into the intersection of astronomy and Dante Alighieri's literary contributions, likely written in the early 20th century. This publication examines how medieval astronomy influenced Dante's writings, particularly his iconic "Divine Comedy." The focus is on the historical context of astonomy during Dante's lifetime and how it is reflected in his works. The opening of the book sets the stage by outlining the importance of astronomy in Dante's life and the era he lived in. It notes how Dante's engagement with scientific and philosophical texts, particularly after the loss of his beloved Beatrice, ignited a passion for understanding the celestial phenomena that fascinated medieval scholars. The initial chapters introduce the major astronomical principles and movements observable in Dante's time, establishing a foundation for readers to understand Dante's references to celestial bodies and their symbolism throughout his literary oeuvre. The author emphasizes the need for a basic understanding of the astronomy of Dante's era to fully appreciate the depth and significance of his works. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Astronomy, Ancient Early maps Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321 -- Knowledge -- Astronomy Astronomy, Medieval PQ Text Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 1402540 2025-07-25T12:24:24.638279 text/html 1346208 2024-10-18T10:29:08 text/html 5507192 2025-07-25T12:24:56.264118 application/epub+zip 5511081 2025-07-25T12:24:31.724206 application/epub+zip 544957 2025-07-25T12:24:27.940231 application/epub+zip 5887506 2025-07-25T12:25:10.827025 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5787258 2025-07-25T12:24:52.001151 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 765085 2022-09-29T05:04:55.594257 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 942100 2025-07-25T12:24:19.759309 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 922261 2024-10-18T10:29:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17395 2025-07-25T12:25:11.287024 application/rdf+xml 13730 2025-07-25T12:24:28.376212 image/jpeg 2033 2025-07-25T12:24:28.153222 image/jpeg 5404485 2025-07-25T12:24:24.917261 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