Theme

medieval literature

2 poems

Dante Alighieri

May 29, 2026November 2, 2025 by maximus

By dante alighieri

Digital recreation of Dante Alighieri’s face based on forensic reconstruction, depicting the Italian poet with strong features and a thoughtful expression.

Discover the life and legacy of Dante Alighieri, the Italian poet whose Divine Comedy transformed the medieval imagination and shaped the future of world literature.

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Geoffrey Chaucer

May 29, 2026November 2, 2025 by maximus

By canterbury tales

Portrait of Geoffrey Chaucer, depicted in a dark robe and hood, holding a rosary, based on the Hoccleve Manuscript illustration.

Discover the life and legacy of Geoffrey Chaucer, the father of English literature whose Canterbury Tales transformed Middle English poetry into timeless art.

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