Dante’s References to Pythagoras (1895)

Dante's References to Pythagoras is a book written by Paget Jackson Toynbee in 1895. The book is a detailed analysis of Dante's references to the ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras in his works, particularly in the Divine Comedy. Toynbee examines how Dante incorporates Pythagorean ideas and concepts into his poetry, and how these references reflect Dante's own philosophical and theological beliefs. The book also explores the historical context of Pythagorean philosophy and its influence on medieval thought. This work is considered an important contribution to the study of Dante's works and their relationship to classical philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.