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Tag: dante

Florence, Ravenna, and Dante’s Bones

25 March 2021 Margo Lestz

Dante is often considered Italy’s greatest poet, and the city of Florence is proud to say he was born there. And you could be forgiven for thinking he was buried there too if you’ve seen the beautiful tomb in Santa Croce, bearing his name and likeness…

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A Poet and a Puppet: Pinocchio and Dante Museum in Florence

9 November 2019 Margo Lestz

Dante and Pinocchio: Italy’s great poet and its favorite puppet both played a part in establishing Italian as Italy’s language and uniting the country

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Dante’s Neighbor, but for 715 Years

22 February 2013 Margo Lestz

When I was in Florence, I lived in Dante Alighieri’s neighborhood.  For those of you who might be a little rusty on your Italian poetic

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Sasso di Dante, Dante's Stone

Dante’s Stone: Rock of Inspiration

15 January 2013 Margo Lestz

In the early nineteenth century, when many English poets visited or lived in Florence, the stone marking the location of his favourite seat was just about the only tribute to Dante in Florence.

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