Prophecy of Dante
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The Prophecy of Dante is a poem by George Gordon, Lord Byron, written in 1819 after he visited the tomb of Dante Alighieri in Ravenna, Italy. The poem is a tribute to Dante and his work, and it also contains Byron's own reflections on the future of Italy. The poem is written in Terza Rima, the complex 3-line rhyme scheme used by Dante in his Divine Comedy. In the poem, Dante prophesies the future of Italy just before his death. He foresees a time of great turmoil and upheaval, but he also believes that Italy will eventually be unified and free. Byron's poem is a powerful and moving tribute to Dante and his work, and it also provides a glimpse into Byron's own thoughts on the future of Italy.Book Details
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George Gordon, Lord Byron
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George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron, known simply as Lord Byron, was an English peer, who was a poet and politician. He was one of the leading figures of the Romantic Movement and is regarded as one...
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