Foundation Sacrifice in Dante's Commedia

Ricardo J Quinones provides a groundbreaking anthropological analysis in Foundation Sacrifice in Dante's Commedia, Volume 1. This scholarly work examines the concept of foundation sacrifice, where the death of another serves as a parable for human existence, as a unifying theme throughout the Divine Comedy. By applying this unique lens to Dante Alighieri's masterpiece, Quinones explores a previously unexamined dimension of Italian poetry and literary history.

The text offers a fresh perspective on the structure of the poem, treating Purgatorio as a dramatic response to Inferno. This approach allows for a complete reintegration of Paradiso, restoring its status as a vital poetic event within the entire trilogy. Foundation Sacrifice in Dante's Commedia, Volume 1, serves as a significant contribution to the study of La divina commedia, offering deep insights for readers of history and criticism.