Books by Richard Kay

Dante's "Comedy" is a puzzling poem because the author wanted to lead his readers to understanding by engaging their curiosity. While many obscure matters are clarified in the course of the poem itself, others have remained enigmas that have fascinated Dantists for centuries. This work explores different ways to read the "Comedy."

This text examines the Council of Bourges which took place in medieval France in order to form a representative government. In the 21st century, government by elected representatives is commonplace and taken for granted; but in 1225 it was a novelty with an uncertain future.