Alighieri, Dante
Purgatorio
- ISBN 13:
- 9780385497008
- author:
- Alighieri, Dante
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Anchor Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 848
- Dimensions:
- 20.24 x 13.21 x 3.76 centimetres
- Genre:
- Poetry
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Dante's Purgatorio is a translation of the second book of his epic poem The Divine Comedy, in which the poet ascends the mount of purgatory, guided by Virgil. The translation features the original Italian text opposite the verse translation, accompanied by an introduction, historical and interpretive commentaries, and generous notes. In this edition, Jean Hollander and Robert Hollander bring their expertise to the translation, offering an arresting and clear verse translation that draws on centuries of scholarship and Robert Hollander's own decades of teaching and research. The result is an accessible and extensive exploration of Dante's masterpiece, which explores the seven mortal sins and the penance required on each successive terrace of the mountain. As Dante climbs the mountain, he witnesses the penance required on each successive terrace, often feeling the smart of his own sins. This translation offers a unique opportunity to experience Dante's journey, with the original Italian text and verse translation presented side by side, allowing readers to appreciate the poet's masterful use of language.
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