Dante: Should we read him? How and at what risk?

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Come join the University of St. Michaelʼs College for an enlightening lecture on Dante Alighieri’s immortal work, the Divine Comedy. The event will include lunch and a tour of the Dante Sculpture Garden by artist Timothy Schmalz, and an opportunity to view the DiGiovanni Dante Collection in the Kelly Library.

The lecture, led by esteemed Dante scholar Professor Giulio Silano, promises to unravel the layers of symbolism, allegory, and theological themes woven throughout the Divine Comedy. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a newcomer to Dante’s world, this event offers an enriching opportunity to deepen your understanding of one of literature’s greatest treasures as well as a chance to visit the sculpture garden which consists of 100 panels, reflecting the 100 cantos of the poem, as well as a sculpture of Dante at work.

Following the lecture and sculpture garden tour, you are invited to stay for lunch and informal discussion with Professor Silano and other guests. There will also be books from the “Dante Collection” from the Kelly Library available for viewing.