A Life of Dante

by Benedict Flynn

Read by John Shrapnel

UNABRIDGED

Produced by Nicolas Soames

Dante’s vision The Divine Comedy has profoundly affected every generation since it first appeared in the early fourteenth century. Here is a brief account of his life, compiled from various sources (including his first biographer, Boccaccio) by Benedict Flynn, whose new translation of the Comedy on Naxos AudioBooks, read by Heathcote Williams, has been widely acclaimed. It sets the known facts of Dante’s life against the turmoil of the times, and puts the very personal nature of his poetry into perspective.

Featuring Medieval Italian music

1 CD
Running Time: c.80 minutes
ISBN: 9-62634-223-4
Catalogue no: NA122312
US SRP: $14.98 / CANADA SRP: Can$19.95

Also available in the Dante box set