The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri: The Inferno by Dante Alighieri

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Author Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321
Translator Sibbald, James Romanes
Title The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri: The Inferno
Credits David Starner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri: The Inferno" by Dante Alighieri is an epic poem written in the early 14th century. It is the first part of a three-part narrative that explores themes of sin, redemption, and the human condition through a meticulously structured journey through the afterlife. The poem features Dante himself as the main character, who is guided by the Roman poet Virgil through the various circles of Hell, each representing different sins and their consequent punishments. The opening of this work introduces readers to the initial moments of Dante's journey, where he finds himself lost in a dark wood, representing confusion and sin. Here, he encounters three fearsome beasts that block his path—symbolic figures representing different vices. After a moment of despair, he is approached by Virgil, who offers to guide him through Hell and ultimately lead him to salvation. This part sets the stage for Dante's enlightening yet harrowing journey, establishing the book's deep allegorical layers and rich theological imagery that challenge readers to reflect on their own moral choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Hell
Subject Epic poetry, Italian -- Translations into English
Subject Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 41537
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 16, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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