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224 pages • first pub 1294 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780253201621
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Publication date: 22 April 1973
Description
In this new edition Musa views Dante's intention as one of cruel and comic commentary on the shallowness and self-pity of his protagonist, who only occasionally glimpses the true nature of love. ". . . the explication de texte which accompanies M...
Community Reviews Summary of 596 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
inspiring 34%
sad 26%
challenging 23%
informative 23%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
lighthearted 5%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | N/A: 19% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 35% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Grief224 pages • first pub 1294 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780253201621
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Publication date: 22 April 1973
Description
In this new edition Musa views Dante's intention as one of cruel and comic commentary on the shallowness and self-pity of his protagonist, who only occasionally glimpses the true nature of love. ". . . the explication de texte which accompanies M...
Community Reviews Summary of 596 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
inspiring 34%
sad 26%
challenging 23%
informative 23%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
lighthearted 5%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | N/A: 19% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 35% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Grief