Il Comento alla Divina Commedia, e gli altri scritti intorno a Dante, vol. 3

This volume presents Giovanni Boccaccio’s early commentary on Dante’s Divine Comedy, carefully edited by Domenico Guerri and printed in 1918. It forms the third part of a larger collection that gathers the medieval scholar’s notes on the poem’s ninth canto, offering a window into the way a contemporary of Dante interpreted the text’s literal and symbolic layers. The editor has corrected typographical slips and clarified punctuation, while preserving the original frontispiece and the full index of names that anchor Boccaccio’s discussion.

Listeners will hear a measured, line‑by‑line exploration where Boccaccio follows Virgil’s guidance, describes the fiery hues of fear, and unpacks the imagery of demons, gorgons and angels that guard the city of Dis. His references to classical authors and theological debates illuminate how the medieval mind navigated Dante’s allegories. The recording retains the scholarly tone of the original manuscript, making it a useful companion for anyone seeking a deeper grasp of the poem’s early reception.