Dante, Alighieri

The Divine Comedy: Inferno. Parallel Text Vol 1 (Galaxy Books)

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ISBN 13:
9780195004120
author:
Dante, Alighieri
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Oxford University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
1981
Pages:
432
Genre:
Works by individual poets: classical, early & medieval
Condition:
New
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£18.72

Description

A fresh and accessible translation of Dante's masterpiece, this edition brings clarity and eloquence to one of literature's greatest poems. Allen Mandelbaum's verse translation renders the passion and suffering of Dante's journey with immediacy, making it feel like a poem by a poet of our own age. With extensive notes and commentary, this edition provides a rich understanding of the poem's meaning and significance. A highly regarded translation that has been praised for its clarity, eloquence, terror, and profound depth, Mandelbaum's Dante is a powerful and moving read.

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