We’re really on the same page when it cones to Longfellow and also the “Canto per Canto” series: I found some episodes to be really strong, although too limited in time (20 minutes), and other episodes not as strong, and I know exactly what you’re referring to when you say someone even included modern politics in their reading of Dante 😅
The best episodes I've watched had older professors and scholars. Now that I'm over forty, I understand how much wisdom comes with age, and that younger people (however earnest and nice they might be) don't have the kind of maturity, knowledge, and expertise possessed by people a decade or more older. Forcing modern political or social perspectives into old literature or historical events was the kind of thing I did when I was younger and didn't know any better, despite people telling me I was an old soul and more advanced than my peers.
@@Ursulas_Odds_and_Sods Have you noticed that one of young people’s favorite phrases is “…in my entire life” or “.. in my whole life” ? Almost to subconsciously exorcise the fact that it’s been indeed ridiculously short.
Excellent. Thank you.
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Ursula, your video of the history of Dante's work in English is very instructive. And thank you for letting viewers know about the poetry contest! ❤
I'm glad to be of assistance!
@@Ursulas_Odds_and_Sods You are! Is your Dantean alternate history still your priority?
@@tomaria100 It's the only thing I'm working on besides blog posts.
@@Ursulas_Odds_and_Sods ❤
We’re really on the same page when it cones to Longfellow and also the “Canto per Canto” series: I found some episodes to be really strong, although too limited in time (20 minutes), and other episodes not as strong, and I know exactly what you’re referring to when you say someone even included modern politics in their reading of Dante 😅
The best episodes I've watched had older professors and scholars. Now that I'm over forty, I understand how much wisdom comes with age, and that younger people (however earnest and nice they might be) don't have the kind of maturity, knowledge, and expertise possessed by people a decade or more older. Forcing modern political or social perspectives into old literature or historical events was the kind of thing I did when I was younger and didn't know any better, despite people telling me I was an old soul and more advanced than my peers.
@@Ursulas_Odds_and_Sods Have you noticed that one of young people’s favorite phrases is “…in my entire life” or “.. in my whole life” ? Almost to subconsciously exorcise the fact that it’s been indeed ridiculously short.