Alighieri, Dante
The Comedy of Dante Alighieri: Hell v. 1 (Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140440065
- author:
- Alighieri, Dante
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- Language
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Dante's Divine Comedy Volume 1: Hell A journey to the very depths of Hell and back again, Dante's epic poem follows his guide Virgil as they navigate the nine circles of the underworld. Along the way, they encounter the tormented souls of the damned, each with their own story of woe and warning of events yet to come. As they descend into the darkness, Dante weaves together satire, humour, and intellect to create a powerful allegory of humanity's search for self-knowledge and spiritual enlightenment. This first part of his Divine Comedy sets the stage for a journey that will take him towards God and ultimately, towards himself. Published by Penguin Classics, this volume brings Dante's timeless masterpiece to life in English, with introductions and notes from distinguished scholars and contemporary authors.