{"product_id":"9788494476198","title":"Such a woman in love","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSuch a Woman in Love\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this historical and literary novel, Marco Santagata explores Dante Alighieri's deepest dilemma: how to continue writing when death takes his muse, Beatrice. Set between 1290 and 1314, the work reconstructs the poet's private and passionate life, from his first meeting with Beatrice to the exile that sparks the creative fire of the Divine Comedy. More than a biography, it is an intimate tale of love, friendship, family, and literary ambition that reveals the human Dante behind the myth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative begins on June 8, 1290, when Dante beholds Beatrice on her deathbed. From that moment on, Santagata weaves a story that spans key moments in the poet's life: the first encounter with his beloved, the personal and creative crisis following her loss, and the long process that culminates in 1314 with the beginning of the Divine Comedy during his exile. The novel focuses on a Dante tormented by the fear of not completing his masterpiece, but also driven by the ambition for success. Through his eyes, the reader discovers the poet's personal relationships—friendships, betrayals, and family ties—and how these shaped his literary legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe creative process and overcoming the loss of an inspiring muse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdealized love as a driving force for literature and personal life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLiterary ambition and the fear of artistic failure in a tumultuous historical context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe dynamics of friendship, betrayal, and family in medieval Italy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExile as a catalyst for Dante's crowning work: the Divine Comedy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at readers interested in classical literature, historical fiction, and the figure of Dante Alighieri. It will also appeal to those who enjoy novels that explore the private lives of great creators, combining historical rigor with an intimate and emotional narrative. It is ideal for both specialists in medieval literature and fans of cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA human and accessible vision of Dante, far from the academic myth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed historical context of 13th and 14th-century Italy, which enriches the understanding of the Divine Comedy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the bond between love, loss, and artistic creation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA plot that intertwines the poet's biography with the origin of one of the most influential works of world literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Santagata, Marco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: CONFLUENCIAS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: LITERATURE: HISTORY AND CRITICISM, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, CLASSICAL FICTION, HISTORICAL FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: APENINOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: March 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 212\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 285 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarco Santagata, a renowned Dante scholar, succeeds in translating his academic knowledge into an accessible and emotional novel. Such a Woman in Love stands out for balancing historical fidelity with a narrative prose that humanizes the poet, offering the reader a literary experience that illuminates both the work and the life of its author. It is a recommended read for those seeking to understand the origin of the Divine Comedy from a personal and passionate perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CONFLUENCIAS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407132254555,"sku":"9788494476198","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849447619.jpg?v=1781847462","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494476198","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}