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The Inferno

(Author) Dante Alighieri
Format: Paperback
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Writing his "Comedy" (the epithet "Divine" was added by later admirers) in exile from his native Florence, Dante aimed to address a world gone astray both morally and politically. It tells the story of a character who is at one and the same time both Dante himself and Everyman.

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Publisher:
Wordsworth Editions Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
226
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781853267871
Publish year:
1998
Publish date:
July 5, 1998

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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