Alighieri, Dante

The Divine Comedy: Purgatory v. 2 (Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780140444421
author:: Alighieri, Dante
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Penguin Classics
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1985
Pages:: 432
Dimensions:: 12.95 x 1.78 x 19.81 centimetres
Genre:: Poetry, Ancient, Classical & Medieval, Poetry,
Condition:: New
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Dante's Divine Comedy Volume II: Purgatory The second part of Dante's epic poem, Purgatory, follows his ascent up the Mount of Purgatory, accompanied by Virgil. As they journey through the nine levels, Dante encounters sinners waiting for their release into Paradise, and through these encounters, he is transformed into a stronger and better man. The journey culminates in the Garden of Eden, the gateway to Heaven. This enthralling Christian allegory explores themes of sin, redemption, and ultimate enlightenment. With its rich and complex narrative, Purgatory is a thought-provoking and deeply human work that has captivated readers for centuries. Published by Penguin, this volume is part of the acclaimed Penguin Classics series, which represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines.

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