Dante Aligieri , John Lotherington (Introduction)
The Divine Comedy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780785834588
- author:
- Dante Aligieri , John Lotherington (Introduction)
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Chartwell Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 736
- Dimensions:
- 16 x 4.6 x 23.9 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Poetry, By Period, Dante Aligieri, John Lotherington,The Divine Comedy,Chartwell Books,0785834583,Literary Criticism,Classics,Literary,Literature: Classics,Fiction,Fiction / Classics,Fiction / Literary,Italian,Italy,Literar
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy is an epic poem that follows the poet through the different sections of the afterlife. Comprising three books - Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso - this highly allegorical text explores Dante's journey through hell, purgatory, and heaven. First published in 1320, the year before Dante's death, The Divine Comedy was a project that began in 1308. This translation by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is an accurate and eloquent rendering of Dante's masterpiece, bringing the beauty of his poetry to life. Gustave Dore's illustrations add depth and visual interest to this timeless work. A staple in every library, The Divine Comedy has inspired a number of notable authors and poets. This translation offers a unique opportunity to experience Dante's amazing epic poetry in all its glory.
Related Products
Related Products
The Divine Comedy
Alighieri, Dante
The Divine Comedy
Alighieri, Dante
The Divine Comedy
Alighieri, Dante
The Divine Comedy (Everyman's Library Classics)
Alighieri, Dante
The Divine Comedy: Volume 1: Inferno
Alighieri, Dante
The Divine Comedy: the Inferno, the Purgatorio, and the Paradiso
Dante Alighieri