Examination of the Islamic sources of inspiration behind Danteʼs imagination raises a debate over the extent of this influence and on the poetʼs personal opinions regarding historical facts, philosophy, theology, mysticism, courtly poetry and divine love, as well as Danteʼs reception within the ferment of subsequent history down to this day. Contemporary attitudes towards Danteʼs relationship to Islamic culture diverge sharply into opposing views.
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