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I am from Jacksonville, Florida and studying Political Science here at Florida State University.

Dante Today: Citings and Sightings of Dante's Work in Contemporary Culture

Abstract

The Italian poet Dante Alighieri’s works have piqued the fascination of students and scholars for centuries. Dante Today creates an online space which serves to both examine the impact of Dante’s work on contemporary culture and provide academics and others with an easy way to access references to Dante. Anyone can submit a reference which will then be reviewed. When posted an necessary context is added, easing the experience of the reader. References are categorized and tagged based on the content, also improving reader experience. The site proves that references to Dante and his work are abundant in modern culture and will likely remain abundant for years to come.

Keywords: Dante, Archive, Blog