In his Letter to Can Grande, which topic does Dante attempt to explain ?
Correct answer: A. His use of allegory
- A. His use of allegory
- B. His opposition to the separation of Church and State
- C. His belief in the infallibility of the popes
- D. His interest in medieval cosmology
Explanation
Dante's Letter to Can Grande discusses how The Divine Comedy should be understood, especially its literal and allegorical meanings. It is therefore chiefly an explanation of his use of allegory, not a political defence of Church-State relations.
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