Dante

Inferno: Italian - English - Parallel Text

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ISBN 13:
9781789432794
author:
Dante
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Benediction Classics
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
282
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.6 x 1.6 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Medieval,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£13.69

Description

Dante's Inferno is a masterpiece of Western literature, presenting a vivid and inventive exploration of the afterlife. This parallel edition features Dante's Italian text alongside Longfellow's celebrated poetic translation on facing pages. The poem's 33 cantos follow Dante's journey through the nine descending circles of Hell, guided by the epic poet Virgil. Along the way, he encounters those damned for forbidden love and various human vices, including many of his enemies. The Inferno is the logical conclusion of all that is worst in human life, yet it is bearable only because Dante eventually emerges. This unique parallel edition showcases Dante's wide-ranging learning and deep understanding of contemporary politics and society, making it a fascinating read for those interested in literature, theology, and the human condition.

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