The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Hell, Volume 10 by Dante Alighieri
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About this eBook
| Author | Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321 |
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| Illustrator | Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883 |
| Translator | Cary, Henry Francis, 1772-1844 |
| Title | The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Hell, Volume 10 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Hell, Volume 10" by Dante Alighieri is a classic epic poem written in the early 14th century. It is a key piece of literature from the Middle Ages, chronicling the journey of the protagonist, Dante, through the realms of the afterlife. This volume focuses specifically on "Hell," detailing the poet's vision of the consequences of sin and an exploration of moral justice. In this volume, Dante guides readers through the final cantos of "Inferno," where he encounters various souls suffering in the depths of Hell. Each punishment is a reflection of their earthly sins, illustrating the concept of divine retribution. Among the souls he meets are Count Ugolino, who recounts his tragic tale of betrayal and starvation alongside his children, and the infamous traitors Judas, Brutus, and Cassius, who are punished by being eternally chewed by Lucifer. As Dante and his guide Virgil navigate the icy depths of Cocytus, they come face to face with the darkest aspects of human nature and the grim realities of betrayal and despair. Through vivid imagery and poignant narratives, this volume encapsulates the essence of Dante's exploration of sin, justice, and redemption. (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 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8788 |
| Release Date | Aug 7, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 56 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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