Alighieri
Inferno: Illustrated Edition (Illustrated Classic Editions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781435166868
- author:
- Alighieri
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Barnes & Noble Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 22.8 x 15.2 centimetres (0.74 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Dante's Inferno: A New Translation for a New Generation This enthralling translation of Dante's masterpiece brings the timeless story to life in vivid verse. Peter Thornton's contemporary English rendering captures the essence of the poet's journey through the nine circles of hell, guided by Virgil, as he navigates the dark wood that leads him astray. Thornton's dedication and research have resulted in a translation that is both accurate and spontaneous, conveying the individuals, landscapes, and psychological immediacy of the dialogues. The result is a fresh and engaging interpretation of this literary masterpiece, perfect for individual readers and class adoption alike.