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Literature

Dante on Dante

With Kevin O'Brien

Kevin O’Brien, professional actor and host of EWTN’s TV series The Theater of the Word appears as Dante – in person via Zoom! Dante discusses his Vita Nuova, his love for Beatrice and several cantos in The Divine Comedy.

Total classes: 6

Duration: 55 minutes per class

Prerequisite: None

Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th grade

Suggested high school credit: ½ semester Literature or English

Description

For most students, Dante’s Divine Comedy is hardly a comedy — because it’s so hard! In this course, Kevin O’Brien, who portrays Dante Alighieri in the one-man show, “The Divine Dante,” will bring The Divine Comedy to life as Dante himself conducts most of the classes! This course will be interactive engagement at its best! Learn Dante from Dante!

Outline

Introduction, as led by Mr. O’Brien

Dante on Vita Nuova and Beatrice

Dante on Canto 19 from The Inferno

Dante on Canto 31 from Purgatorio

Dante on a Canto 23 from Paradiso

Review, as led by Mr. O’Brien

Materials and Homework

Course Materials: We will read selections from a variety of translations, with PDF’s provided free by the instructor

Homework: The homework for each class will include the reading assignment for the week (approximately one hour) and frequent quizzes.

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