Jumalainen näytelmä: Kiirastuli by Dante Alighieri

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Author Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321
Translator Leino, Eino, 1878-1926
Title Jumalainen näytelmä: Kiirastuli
Alternate Title Divine Comedy, Purgatory
Credits Produced by Riikka Talonpoika, Tapio Riikonen and DP Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "Jumalainen näytelmä: Kiirastuli" by Dante Alighieri is an epic poem written in the 14th century, specifically within the context of the medieval period. This work is a part of a larger trilogy, with "Inferno" and "Paradiso," exploring themes of morality, salvation, and the human soul's journey towards God. The narrative follows Dante, the main character, as he traverses the realms of Hell, Purgatory, and eventually Heaven, guided by the poet Virgil. The opening of "Kiirastuli" introduces a poetical landscape rich in celestial imagery and the themes of redemption. It begins with Dante invoking the muses for inspiration and hints at a transformation journey where human souls seek purification and grace. As Dante encounters figures like Virgil, the narrative sets a tone of solemn reflection on guilt and hope. The exploration of divine justice is foreshadowed as souls are introduced, each presenting their own stories of earthly life, emphasizing the moral consequences of one's actions before God. This portion lays the groundwork for a profound philosophical exploration that continues throughout the poem. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 11072
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 13, 2004
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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