The Divine Comedy

Inferno, Purgatorio, Paradiso

(Author) Dante Alighieri
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A stunning 3-in-1 edition of one of the great works of Western literature An epic masterpiece and a foundational work of the Western canon, The Divine Comedy describes Dante's descent into Hell with Virgil as his guide; his ascent of Mount Purgatory and reunion with his dead love, Beatrice; and, finally, his arrival in Heaven. Examining questions of faith, desire, and enlightenment and furnished with semiautobiographical details, Dante's poem is a brilliantly nuanced and moving allegory of human redemption. This acclaimed blank verse translation is published here in a one-volume edition in Penguin Classics' black-spine dress. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780141197494
Publish year:
2012
Publish date:
Nov. 29, 2012

Dante Alighieri

Dante Alighieri was an Italian poet and philosopher born in Florence in 1265. His most notable work is "The Divine Comedy," a narrative poem that follows the author's journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise. This work is considered a masterpiece of world literature and a cornerstone of Italian literature. Dante's writing style is characterized by its intricate symbolism, vivid imagery, and profound philosophical insights. His contributions to literature include popularizing the use of vernacular language in poetry and shaping the development of the Italian literary tradition. Dante's impact on the literary genre of epic poetry and his enduring influence on Western literature make him one of the most celebrated and influential writers in history.

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