TY - BOOK AU - Geybullayeva,Rahilya AU - Giaveri,Marina-Teresa AU - Ruggiero,Nunzio TI - Exploring Intersections between Nizami and Dante: before and after medievality T2 - Literary Reception & Art Reception SN - 9789004737051 AV - D410 U1 - 910.82 23 PY - 2026/// CY - Leiden, Boston PB - Brill KW - History KW - Literature and Cultural Studies KW - Middle East and Islamic Studies N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - This book takes readers on a journey across eras, exploring cultural, philosophical, and literary parallels between Islamic and Christian civilizations through the lens of medieval poets Nizami and Dante. Using the concept of 'before and after' as a platform for comparative analysis, it offers a fresh perspective on medieval cultural heritage and reveals modern reinterpretations. Through discussions of medieval symbols as beauty, wine, sage, sacred and profane passion, moral foundations, the book sheds light on medieval symbols and the evolving role of love in the human spirit. Perfect for scholars and curious readers seeking to bridge historical divides and explore the legacies of the past UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/9789004737051 ER -