Dante is one of the most romantic literary figures in history. This book explores the intricate relationship between the man and his birthplace, the beautiful city of Florence. During his life Dante loved Florence, fighting for its army and entering politics as well as there meeting the woman who would be his muse and unrequited love until he died. In 1302 Dante was cruelly banished from his beloved city on pain of being burned to death. Catherine Keen communicates the poet’s passion and suffering in the name of Florence and the inspiration it provided for his work, particularly the masterpiece: ‘Divine Comedy’.