Dante Alighieri is regarded as one of the most influential Italian authors in European literature. This master’s thesis examines Dante’s influence on Spanish poetry in the 15th century. The study is based on the hypothesis that Dante’s impact can also be recognized in the works Laberinto de Fortuna and Coronación by the Spanish writer Juan de Mena. The first, theoretical part of the thesis presents the concepts of intertextuality and literary influence. It is followed by an overview of both authors and a chapter outlining the historical, social, and literary context of the 15th century in Spain. Special attention is given to the Dante’s literary influence in the Spanish context. The central part of the thesis analyzes the connections between Alighieri and Mena, emphasizing Dante’s influence on Mena’s poetic work, particularly in Laberinto de Fortuna and Coronación. The thesis concludes with a detailed comparative analysis of these two works.
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