Alighieri, Dante
The Divine Comedy: Volume 1: Inferno
- ISBN 13:
- 9780142437223
- author:
- Alighieri, Dante
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 1.78 x 19.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- Works by individual poets: classical, early & medieval
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Dante Alighieri's Inferno is a masterpiece of medieval poetry, presented in a vigorous translation that captures the original's style and power. Mark Musa's blank verse rendition brings the poet's journey through the circles of hell to life, recreating the rich meanings that Dante's poem had for his contemporaries.
This Penguin Classic features an introduction and commentaries on each of the cantos, providing a deeper understanding of the text. With its authoritative translation and scholarly notes, this edition is a valuable resource for readers seeking to explore the themes and ideas that have made Inferno a timeless work of literature.
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