La Divina Commedia di Dante: Inferno by Dante Alighieri

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Author Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321
Title La Divina Commedia di Dante: Inferno
Note Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "La Divina Commedia di Dante: Inferno" by Dante Alighieri is an epic poem written in the 14th century, renowned as one of the greatest works in world literature. This first part of a greater trilogy follows the journey of the protagonist, Dante himself, as he navigates through the torments of Hell, guided by the Roman poet Virgil. Through vivid allegorical imagery, the work explores themes of sin, redemption, and the human condition. The opening of the poem begins as Dante finds himself lost in a dark woods, symbolizing a midlife crisis and a state of spiritual confusion. He encounters various beasts that block his path, representing different vices and temptations. After expressing his despair, he is comforted by the appearance of Virgil, who offers to guide him through Hell and ultimately to salvation. As they make their way forward, Virgil explains the nature of the creatures that inhabit these realms and the significance of Dante's journey, setting the stage for the exploration of sin and its consequences that unfolds throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Italian
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Italian poetry -- To 1400
Subject Hell -- Poetry
Subject Epic poetry, Italian
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EBook-No. 1009
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 16, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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