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Introduction to Dante's Paradise - Cantos I and II

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Overview

Explore the intricacies of Dante's Paradise in this comprehensive lecture from Yale University's "Dante in Translation" course. Delve into the Ptolemaic structure of Dante's cosmos, examining the arts and sciences associated with its spheres. Discover the distinct roles of Beatrice and St. Bernard of Clairvaux as guides in Dante's cosmological journey. Gain insight into the poetics of Paradise in relation to the mystical tradition. Engage in a close reading of the first canto, analyzing the theological modes and poetic journey presented in the exordium. Investigate the mythological and Christian figures Dante claims as his poetic precursors. Learn about the concepts of glory, light, motion, hierarchy, subjectivity, and desire as presented in Paradise. Examine Dante's introductory letter to Paradise and explore the idea of traveling at the speed of light. Conclude with an invitation to stay close and a discussion of the figure of Jason.

Syllabus

- Chapter 1. An Introduction to "Paradise"
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- Chapter 2. Canto I: The Glory; Light and Motion; Principle of Hierarchy
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- Chapter 3. Subjectivity; Desire
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- Chapter 4. Apollo, God of Poets
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- Chapter 5. Dante's Introductory Letter to "Paradise"
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- Chapter 6. Traveling at the Speed of Light; Refining the Picture of the Universe
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- Chapter 7. Canto II: An Invitation to Stay Close; Jason
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- Chapter 8. Question and Answer
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