What Did Brunetto Do

Brunetto Latini, (born c. 1220, Florence? [Italy]—died 1294, Florence), Florentine scholar who helped disseminate ideas that were fundamental to the development of early Italian poetry. He was a member of the Guelph party and a leading figure in the political life of Florence.

Where does Dante meet Brunetto?

In what follows such chancery documents, of which seven still exist written in Brunetto Latini’s own hand and signed by him, will be used to explain aspects of Dante’s Commedia. When Dante meets Ser Brunetto in the Seventh Circle of Hell he is told who the other members of that circle are.

What does Brunetto ask Dante how does he answer?

17-21). In other words, the group studies Virgil and Dante with something more than idle curiosity. One of the souls recognizes Dante. Despite the soul being covered in burns, Dante realizes it is his earthly mentor Brunetto Latini.

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