Women's Works in Library Collections
The Archive tracks where women's works on Dante exist today in libraries across Britain, Ireland, and Italy.
Each bibliographical entry in this archive holds crucial information regarding the provenance of the work. This includes details of former ownership and whether a book was part of historical institutions like Public, Circulating, or Subscription Libraries, which allows us to trace the reading communities and pathways of a work over time. The entries combine this historical data with the record of the Current Holding Libraries.
The aim of this mapping tool is to visually represent the geographical distribution of Dante's works, foster the rediscovery of collections that have been laying dormant for years, and uncover rare materials that might be hidden in unexpected places.
This information helps us understand not only how Dante's works spread historically but also opens up new possibilities for research and public exploration.
Interact with the map and its analytical widgets to gain a visual understanding of the geographical distribution of Dante collections. Identify key holdings and pinpoint rare, previously uncatalogued materials for your research.