Dante in English Literature From Chaucer to Cary (c. 1380-1844) explores the profound and enduring influence of Dante Alighieri's works on English literary tradition. Spanning over four centuries, this study meticulously examines how English writers, from Geoffrey Chaucer to Henry Francis Cary, engaged with and interpreted Dante's magnum opus, the "Divine Comedy", and other works. Through detailed analysis, the book uncovers the evolving reception of Dante's themes, style, and philosophical ideas in English literary circles. It highlights the ways in which English authors adapted and reimagined Dante's vision, contributing to the rich tapestry of English literature. This volume offers valuable insights into the intertextual relationships between Italian and English literary traditions, making it an essential resource for scholars and students interested in comparative literature, Dante studies, and the history of literary influence.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.