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Title:
L'enfer (2 of 2)
La Divine Comédie - Traduit par Rivarol
Note: Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Valérie and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http: //gallica.bnf.fr)
Summary: "L'enfer" by Dante Alighieri is an epic poem written in the 14th century. This work is the first part of Dante’s "Divine Comedy," exploring the themes of sin, justice, and redemption through the allegorical journey of the protagonist, Dante, as he traverses the nine circles of Hell. The poem features various historical and mythical figures alongside allegorical representations of different sins, serving as cautionary tales of morality. The opening portion of "L'enfer" introduces the eighth circle of Hell, known for punishing various forms of fraud. As Dante and his guide, Virgil, descend into this circle, they encounter lost souls engaging in torturous acts, revealing their past transgressions. Among those punished are notorious figures, such as Caccianimico, who confesses his betrayal, and Jason, who is condemned for his treachery. The atmosphere is grim, filled with intense imagery of suffering and despair, indicating the poet's exploration of the consequences of moral failure and the complexity of human sin. The narrative intertwines personal encounters with broader reflections on justice, allowing for an in-depth examination of Dante's philosophy on sin and salvation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321
Translator: Rivarol, Antoine, 1753-1801
EBook No.: 22769
Published: Sep 26, 2007
Downloads: 51
Language: French
Subject: Hell
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
L'enfer (2 of 2)
La Divine Comédie - Traduit par Rivarol
Note: Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Valérie and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http: //gallica.bnf.fr)
Summary: "L'enfer" by Dante Alighieri is an epic poem written in the 14th century. This work is the first part of Dante’s "Divine Comedy," exploring the themes of sin, justice, and redemption through the allegorical journey of the protagonist, Dante, as he traverses the nine circles of Hell. The poem features various historical and mythical figures alongside allegorical representations of different sins, serving as cautionary tales of morality. The opening portion of "L'enfer" introduces the eighth circle of Hell, known for punishing various forms of fraud. As Dante and his guide, Virgil, descend into this circle, they encounter lost souls engaging in torturous acts, revealing their past transgressions. Among those punished are notorious figures, such as Caccianimico, who confesses his betrayal, and Jason, who is condemned for his treachery. The atmosphere is grim, filled with intense imagery of suffering and despair, indicating the poet's exploration of the consequences of moral failure and the complexity of human sin. The narrative intertwines personal encounters with broader reflections on justice, allowing for an in-depth examination of Dante's philosophy on sin and salvation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321
Translator: Rivarol, Antoine, 1753-1801
EBook No.: 22769
Published: Sep 26, 2007
Downloads: 51
Language: French
Subject: Hell
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.