ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

DANTE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who married Dante at twenty?
A
Gemma Donati
B
Completed Damsel
C
Antonia Cavalcanti
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pathways through Literature-Italian writers-Dante Alighieri. Gemma Donati was born in Florence, probably around 1265, to Messer Manetto Donati, and was betrothed at a young age to Dante, in 1277, the year in which the dowry deed was drawn up, on 9 February, by the notary Oberto Baldovini.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1285 Dante married Gemma Donati and together they had four children: Giovanni, Pietro, Jacopo, and Antonia.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dante Alighieri was born in Florence in 1265 to a family of ancient lineage. When Dante was twelve years old, his family arranged for him to marry Gemma Donati, the daughter of a prominent Florentine family. They married in 1285, and had several children Dante’s great love and muse, however, was Beatrice.

Detailed explanation-4: -Beatrice was the fiancee of Dante Alighieri. Although described by all as a “pure” soul worthy of Heaven, after losing a bargain with Lucifer, she was forced to accompany him to Hell to become his bride. Her capture was the catalyst for Dante’s journey through the Inferno and the redemption of his soul.

Detailed explanation-5: -Gemma Di Manetto Donati, commonly shortened to Gemma Donati ( c. 3 March 1265 – after 1333), was the wife of Italian poet Dante Alighieri.

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