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The Inferno

by Dante

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ISBN13: 9780451527981
ISBN10: 0451527984
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The immortal drama of a journey through Hell.

Belonging in the immortal company of Homer, Virgil, Milton, and Shakespeare, Dante Alighieri's poetic masterpiece is a moving human drama, an unforgettable visionary journey through the infinite torment of Hell, a supreme expression of the Middle Ages, a glorification of the ways of God, and a magnificent protest at the ways in which men have thwarted the divine plan. One of the few literary works which has enjoyed a fame that was both immediate and enduring, The Inferno's power has not been lessened or obscured after six centuries. It confronts the most universal values — good and evil, free will and predestination — while remaining intensely personal and ferociously political, for it was born out of the anguish of a man who saw human life blighted by the injustice and corruption of his times.

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Considered one of the greatest literary works of all time, Dante's immortal drama of a journey through Hell is the first volume of his "Divine Comedy." Original.
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jessica glass, May 11, 2008 (view all comments by jessica glass)
Oh, hell! What can I say? This is a great translation by John Ciardi, a fine poet in his own right. But Ciardi displays admirable grace under fire (pun intended) to let Dante’s words shine through without intruding with his own poetic intentions. Brilliant notes are a highlight of this text. Everything is explained, everything!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780451527981
Author:
Dante
Publisher:
Signet Classics
Translator:
Ciardi, John
Introduction:
MacAllister, Archibald T.
Author:
Dante Alighieri
Author:
Ciardi, John
Author:
MacAllister, Archibald T.
Location:
New York
Subject:
Poetry
Subject:
Continental european
Subject:
Ancient, Classical & Medieval
Subject:
Hell
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
General Poetry
Copyright:
1982
Series Volume:
199
Publication Date:
20010601
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
7.00x4.38x.77 in. .31 lbs.
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