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Title: The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Paradise, Volume 2
Note: Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Paradise, Volume 2" by Dante Alighieri is an epic poem written in the early 14th century. It is the second part of a larger work dealing with the soul's journey through the realms of the afterlife, including Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory. This volume specifically explores the theme of Paradise, wherein the protagonist, Dante, experiences the divine love and wisdom of God through various encounters with blessed souls. In this section of "Paradise," Dante meets several notable spirits, including his ancestor Cacciaguida, who provides insights into Dante's lineage and the historical context of Florence during earlier, more virtuous times. As Dante ascends through the celestial spheres, he learns about divine justice, the nature of sin and repentance, and the complexities of faith. He engages in deep philosophical discussions about human morality and the essence of the divine, revealing Dante's evolving understanding of love, faith, and divine justice amid the glory of the celestial realm. The narrative combines intricate poetry and vivid imagery, culminating in an exploration of the ultimate divine nature and the eternal truth that governs the cosmos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321
Illustrator: Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883
Translator: Cary, Henry Francis, 1772-1844
EBook No.: 8797
Published: Aug 2, 2004
Downloads: 70
Language: English
Subject: Epic poetry, Italian -- Translations into English
Subject: Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Paradise, Volume 2
Note: Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Paradise, Volume 2" by Dante Alighieri is an epic poem written in the early 14th century. It is the second part of a larger work dealing with the soul's journey through the realms of the afterlife, including Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory. This volume specifically explores the theme of Paradise, wherein the protagonist, Dante, experiences the divine love and wisdom of God through various encounters with blessed souls. In this section of "Paradise," Dante meets several notable spirits, including his ancestor Cacciaguida, who provides insights into Dante's lineage and the historical context of Florence during earlier, more virtuous times. As Dante ascends through the celestial spheres, he learns about divine justice, the nature of sin and repentance, and the complexities of faith. He engages in deep philosophical discussions about human morality and the essence of the divine, revealing Dante's evolving understanding of love, faith, and divine justice amid the glory of the celestial realm. The narrative combines intricate poetry and vivid imagery, culminating in an exploration of the ultimate divine nature and the eternal truth that governs the cosmos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321
Illustrator: Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883
Translator: Cary, Henry Francis, 1772-1844
EBook No.: 8797
Published: Aug 2, 2004
Downloads: 70
Language: English
Subject: Epic poetry, Italian -- Translations into English
Subject: Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.