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Lyceum, Monday 17th of August!

Posted on August 17, 2020 by admin

Good morning!! ☀️?☕️ In today’s short nature walk we’re talking about the Convivio, and how it is compared to Vita Nuova and the Divine Comedy. The quote above Love is this: “Love, taken in its true sense and subtly considered, … Continue reading →

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The Ιλιάδ

Posted on July 15, 2020 by admin

The Epic opening of the Iliad: Sing, O Muse, of the rage of Achilles, son of Peleus — that brought countless ills upon the Achaeans. Many a brave soul did it send hurrying down to Hades, and many a hero … Continue reading →

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Dante Anniversary, 2021!

Posted on May 13, 2020 by admin

Next year is the 700th year marking of Dante’s passing away, in Ravenna in 1321, only a few months after he completed the Paradiso and the trilogy of the The Divine Comedy! And the national celebration in Italy will be … Continue reading →

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Purgatory & Paradise – a Reading of Dante.

Posted on May 2, 2020 by admin

After 16 months of deep studies and podcasting of Dante’s Paradise and Purgatory, it’s hard to remember exactly how several aspects of philosophy and theology used to be experienced by the mind before we started the whole journey. The learning … Continue reading →

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