The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Hell, Volume 05 by Dante Alighieri

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Author Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321
Illustrator Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883
Translator Cary, Henry Francis, 1772-1844
Title The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Hell, Volume 05
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Hell, Volume 05 by Dante Alighieri" is an epic poem that falls under the genre of classical literature, specifically a religious and philosophical allegory written during the early 14th century. This volume focuses on the "Inferno," which details Dante's journey through Hell, guided by the Roman poet Virgil. The work explores themes of sin, justice, and redemption as Dante encounters various souls and learns about the nature of divine retribution. In this particular volume, Dante continues to traverse the dark, torment-laden realms of Hell. The narrative unfolds as he meets various famous figures punished for their sins, engaging in poignant dialogues about their past lives, sins, and the justice they face. As Dante and Virgil navigate through different circles of Hell, Dante learns about the consequences of various transgressions, from heresy and violence to fraud and treachery. Notable encounters include those with the arch-heretics, notorious tyrants, and mythical figures like Chiron and the Minotaur, each serving to illustrate the moral lessons inherent in their punishments. Through vivid imagery and intricate symbolism, Dante's journey is both a personal reflection and a broader commentary on human nature and morality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Hell -- Poetry
Subject Epic poetry, Italian -- Translations into English
Subject Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 8783
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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