The Inferno of Dante

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Epic poem envisions hell: exciting journey.

"The Inferno of Dante" is a great read for those who enjoy epic journeys and tales of hell. Dante's poetic language takes readers on a thrilling adventure through different levels of the underworld, with vivid descriptions of punishments for various sins, while also showcasing his moral and political views. This particular translation by Robert Pinsky is very accessible and captures the essence of the original work accurately, making it perfect for students and general readers who want to experience the thrill of Dante's journey in a more comprehensible form.

  • Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Poetry (1995)
  • Премія імені Максима Рильського (2015)
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The Inferno of Dante

Regular price $10.55
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Compare to estimated retail price: S$26.17  
ISBN: 9780374524524
Date of Publication: 1996-03-30
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Fantasy, Poetry
Related Topics: Literature, Classics
Goodreads rating: 4.02
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This widely praised version of Dante's masterpiece, which won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and the Harold Morton Landon Translation Award of the Academy of American Poets, is more idiomatic and approachable than its many predecessors. Former U.S. Poet Laureate Pinsky employs slant rhyme and near rhyme to preserve Dante's terza rima form without distorting the flow of English idiom. The result is a clear and vigorous translation that is also unique, student-friendly, and faithful to the original: "A brilliant success," as Bernard Knox wrote in The New York Review of Books .
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Epic poem envisions hell: exciting journey.

"The Inferno of Dante" is a great read for those who enjoy epic journeys and tales of hell. Dante's poetic language takes readers on a thrilling adventure through different levels of the underworld, with vivid descriptions of punishments for various sins, while also showcasing his moral and political views. This particular translation by Robert Pinsky is very accessible and captures the essence of the original work accurately, making it perfect for students and general readers who want to experience the thrill of Dante's journey in a more comprehensible form.

  • Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Poetry (1995)
  • Премія імені Максима Рильського (2015)
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.