The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Hell, Volume 01 by Dante Alighieri

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Author Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321
Illustrator Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883
Translator Cary, Henry Francis, 1772-1844
Title The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Hell, Volume 01
Note Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Hell, Volume 01" by Dante Alighieri is a narrative poem written during the early 14th century, a time marked by the transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. This book, the first volume of Dante's grand epic, explores complex themes of morality, spirituality, and the human condition as it depicts a journey through Hell. It serves as an allegorical reflection on sin, redemption, and the afterlife, utilizing rich imagery and symbolism throughout its verses. The story begins with the protagonist, Dante himself, who finds himself lost in a dark forest, representing confusion and sin. As he struggles to navigate his way out, he encounters various beasts that symbolize human vices and obstacles. Ultimately, he is guided by the Roman poet Virgil, who represents reason and wisdom. Together, they embark on a harrowing journey through the nine circles of Hell, where they witness the torments of souls suffering for their sins. Each circle reflects different types of transgressions, providing a vivid exploration of divine justice while Dante confronts his own fears and doubts, setting the stage for his subsequent quests through Purgatory and Paradise. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Hell -- Poetry
Subject Epic poetry, Italian -- Translations into English
Subject Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 8779
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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