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Dante Alighieri

Area of Science:

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  • Neurology
  • Art History

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  • Dante Alighieri, a preeminent Italian poet, authored the seminal epic poem "La Divina Commedia."
  • The poem has significantly shaped Western literary imagination and the creation of allegorical worlds.
  • This analysis coincides with the 750th anniversary of Dante's birth.

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  • Specific elements characteristic of epileptic seizures are identified in these passages.
  • The study explores the deliberate use of these elements by the poet.

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  • Dante's poetic works exhibit detailed portrayals of episodic loss of consciousness.
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Keywords:
ArtCreativityDanteEpilepsy

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    • The findings offer new perspectives on Dante's creative process and literary techniques.
    • This research contributes to the interdisciplinary dialogue between literature, art, and neuroscience.
    • It highlights the enduring relevance of Dante's work for contemporary discussions on creativity and neurological conditions.