Join Leon County Government for an enlightening discussion focused on medieval Italian poet Dante Alighieri’s timeless insights into the complexities of human connection.

Dr. Beth Coggeshall, Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics at Florida State University, will highlight how Dante’s exploration of human nature, divine justice, and the afterlife in The Divine Comedy provides a fresh perspective on building meaningful relationships in our modern era.

About the Speaker

Dr. Beth Coggeshall specializes in the literature and culture of medieval Italy, with a particular focus on Dante. Her research centers on the intersections of literature, ethics, and cultural identity; medievalism and popular culture; and the transmedia reception of Dante’s works across contemporary global cultures. Her book On Amistà: Negotiating Friendship in Dante’s Italy was published by the University of Toronto Press in 2023. In addition to this research, she is also the co-editor of the website Dante Today: Citings and Sightings of Dante’s Works in Contemporary Culture, a curated, crowd-sourced digital archive that showcases Dante’s sustained presence in contemporary culture.