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Journey through sin and salvation.

The Divine Comedy could be a good read for those who enjoy epic poetry, allegorical tales, and a journey through the afterlife. Dante's vivid imagination creates a world filled with startling images of torment, suffering, and redemption. Gustave Dore's intricate illustrations add a layer of depth to the story while Longfellow's translation masterfully preserves Dante's original rhyming structure. This timeless classic teaches us about morality, human nature, and the power of love and faith. It is truly a remarkable work of literature that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

  • Deutsch-Italienischer Übersetzerpreis (2013)
  • Премія імені Максима Рильського (1978)
  • Prêmio Jabuti for Tradução (2000)
  • Premi Crítica Serra d'Or de Traducció (2001)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Divine Comedy

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ISBN: 9781435103849
Publisher: Barnes and Noble
Date of Publication: 2008-04-25
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Fantasy, Poetry
Goodreads rating: 4.08
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A landmark of world literature, The Divine Comedy tells of the poet Dante's travels through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise in search of salvation. Before he is redeemed by his love for the heavenly Beatrice, he learns the meaning of evil, sin, damnation, and forgiveness through a series of unforgettable experiences and encounters. This edition of The Divine Comedy features Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's renowned and 135 full-page reproductions of Gustave Dore's classic engravings from the 1867 edition.
 

Journey through sin and salvation.

The Divine Comedy could be a good read for those who enjoy epic poetry, allegorical tales, and a journey through the afterlife. Dante's vivid imagination creates a world filled with startling images of torment, suffering, and redemption. Gustave Dore's intricate illustrations add a layer of depth to the story while Longfellow's translation masterfully preserves Dante's original rhyming structure. This timeless classic teaches us about morality, human nature, and the power of love and faith. It is truly a remarkable work of literature that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

  • Deutsch-Italienischer Übersetzerpreis (2013)
  • Премія імені Максима Рильського (1978)
  • Prêmio Jabuti for Tradução (2000)
  • Premi Crítica Serra d'Or de Traducció (2001)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.