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The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri (1867)

The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri (1867)

Alighieri, Dante
Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth

Paperback

Literary CriticismReligion General

ISBN10: 116997483X
ISBN13: 9781169974838
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Published: Aug 7 2014
Pages: 464
Weight: 1.36
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri is a classic epic poem that was published in 1867. It is considered one of the greatest works of Italian literature and is a cornerstone of Western literature as a whole. The poem is divided into three parts: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. Each part is further divided into cantos, or chapters, and tells the story of Dante's journey through the afterlife. In the Inferno, Dante describes his descent into Hell and the punishments that await sinners in each of the nine circles. He encounters historical and mythological figures, as well as personal acquaintances, who have been condemned to eternal suffering. In the Purgatorio, Dante describes his ascent up Mount Purgatory, where souls are purged of their sins before entering Paradise. He meets penitent souls who are undergoing various forms of penance, and learns about the nature of sin and redemption. In the Paradiso, Dante describes his ascent through the celestial spheres of Heaven, where he meets saints, angels, and ultimately God himself. The poem is a meditation on the nature of sin, redemption, and the human condition, and has influenced countless writers and artists throughout history. This particular edition of The Divine Comedy is translated into English and includes extensive notes and commentary to aid in understanding the complex allegorical imagery and historical context of the poem.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1867 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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