| Author |
Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321 |
| Illustrator |
Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883 |
| Translator |
Cary, Henry Francis, 1772-1844 |
| Title |
The divine comedy
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
David Widger
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| Credits |
David Widger
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| Credits |
David Widger
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| 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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Epic poetry, Italian -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8800 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 15, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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