The New Life by Dante Alighieri

"The New Life" is a prose work that combines both poetry and an autobiographical narrative to explore the themes of love and spiritual longing. The text recounts the author's intense love for a woman named Beatrice, whom he first sees at a young age and becomes enamored with, despite their minimal interaction. Her sudden death plunges him into a state of grief and prompts a profound journey of philosophical and theological inquiry. The work is a meditation on the nature of love, its connection to the divine, and the transformative power it holds. Through a series of poems and reflective prose passages, the author examines the impact of this idealized and unattainable love on his life and work, ultimately finding a new understanding of the relationship between earthly passion and eternal life.

The 7174th greatest book of all time

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Total Points: 45

Since this book was first published in 1295, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 45.0.

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