Dante's vision, The Divine Comedy, has profoundly affected every generation since it first appeared in the early 14th 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.
Written By - Hesketh Pearson
Performed By : Full Cast Production
Publisher : Select Music & Distribution
Runtime : 2 hours 40 minutes
Categories : Biographical
Arts & Drama
Shakespeare
Price : $12.25
In this classic biography, Hesketh Pearson puts his skills as an actor and biographer to lively use, looking at the man as much through his work More info... |
Written By - James Tobin
Performed By : Boyd Gaines
Publisher : Simon & Schuster
Runtime : 6 hours
Categories : 20th Century
Social & Economic
Biographical
Historical
Sports
Price : $30.00 $15.95
To Conquer the Air is a hero's tale of overcoming obstacles within and without. It is the story of mankind's most wondrous technological achievement; and it is an account of the mystery of creativity. More info... |
Written By - Betty Johnson
Performed By : Betty Johnson
Publisher : Listen & Live
Runtime : 9 hours
Categories : Biographical
Arts & Drama
Autobiography
Women
Biographical
Price : $34.95 $31.46
The Cinderella tale of this hard-working, determined woman leaves you cheering as the triumphs of her later life overshadow the pain of her early life. More info... |
Written By - David McCullough
Performed By : Edward Herrmann
Publisher : Simon & Schuster
Runtime : 9 hours
Categories : Historical
Politics
Biographical
American
Pre 1900
Price : $39.95 $21.95
In this powerful, epic biography, David McCullough unfolds the adventurous life-journey of John Adams, the brilliant, fiercely independent, often irascible, always honest Yankee patriot. More info... |
