The Vision of Dante: A story for little children and a talk to their mothers
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"The Vision of Dante: A story for little children and a talk to their mothers" by Elizabeth Harrison is a children's adaptation of Dante Alighieri's classic work, "The Divine Comedy," crafted in the late 19th century. This unique book serves as both a story and a guide for mothers, presenting profound moral and philosophical themes in a simplified manner that is accessible to young readers. The likely topic of the book revolves
around the journey of the soul toward redemption, emphasizing moral lessons and the importance of divine guidance. In this adaptation, the narrative follows Dante, who finds himself lost in a dark forest, representing the confusion and moral waywardness of life. With the help of the poet Virgil, he embarks on a perilous journey through the underworld, symbolizing the struggles one must face when seeking redemption. As they ascend a mountain towards the Terrestrial Paradise, Dante confronts various challenges that require him to reflect on his past actions and seek forgiveness. Ultimately, as he overcomes his trials and sheds the burdens of sin, he aims to reunite with his beloved Beatrice, culminating in a visionary encounter with God. The book not only engages children with its adventurous elements but also instills essential values of morality, resilience, and the pursuit of spiritual truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Harrison, Elizabeth, 1849-1927 |
|---|---|
| Author | Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321 |
| Illustrator | Crane, Walter, 1845-1915 |
| Title |
The Vision of Dante: A story for little children and a talk to their mothers (Second Edition) |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321 -- Adaptations |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51732 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-51732-2 |
| Release Date | Apr 11, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 469 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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