The divine comedy by Dante Alighieri

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Author Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321
Illustrator Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883
Translator Cary, Henry Francis, 1772-1844
Title The divine comedy
Note Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_Comedy
Credits David Widger
Credits David Widger
Credits David Widger
Summary "The Divine Comedy" by Dante Alighieri is an epic poem written in the 14th century. This renowned work describes an imaginative and allegorical journey through the realms of the afterlife, composed of three main parts: Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise. The narrative follows the character Dante himself, who embarks on a transformative journey guided by the Roman poet Virgil, encountering various figures and lessons along the way that illustrate themes of sin, redemption, and divine love. The opening of "The Divine Comedy" sets the stage for Dante's journey, beginning with him lost in a dark wood, symbolizing confusion and sin. As he struggles to find the right path, he encounters three fearsome beasts that hinder his ascent to a sunlit mountain, representing the obstacles of vice. Dante then meets the spirit of Virgil, who offers to guide him through the terrors of Hell, where Dante will witness the consequences of sin. This introduction establishes the poem's profound exploration of moral and philosophical themes, presenting a richly layered narrative that invites readers into a vivid and complex world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Epic poetry, Italian -- Translations into English
Subject Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 8800
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 15, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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