Divine Comedy, Cary's Translation, Complete by Dante Alighieri

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Author Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321
Translator Cary, Henry Francis, 1772-1844
Title Divine Comedy, Cary's Translation, Complete
Note See also PG #1004 tr. by H. W. Longfellow
Note Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Judith Smith and Natalie Salter
Summary "The Divine Comedy" by Dante Alighieri is an epic poem written in the 14th century. This monumental work is divided into three parts: Inferno (Hell), Purgatorio (Purgatory), and Paradiso (Paradise), each exploring the themes of life after death, divine justice, and the human soul's journey toward God. The narrative primarily follows Dante, the protagonist, as he travels through these realms, guided first by the Roman poet Virgil and later by Beatrice, who represents divine love. The opening of the poem sets the stage for Dante's journey: it begins with a vivid depiction of Dante's despair as he wanders through a dark forest, symbolizing confusion and sin. Struggling between paths, he encounters various allegorical beasts that represent different sins and obstacles. Ultimately, he meets Virgil, who offers to guide him through Hell—a place filled with the tormented souls of the damned, each suffering for their earthly sins. This initial segment introduces readers to the themes of redemption and moral choice as Dante lays the groundwork for his exploration of the afterlife, setting the tone for an odyssey filled with rich symbolism, philosophical inquiry, and social commentary. (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. 1008
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 4, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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