“The experience of this sweet life.”
Quote by Dante Alighieri
Work
The Divine Comedy Reference With Modern English Translation of the Epic Poem: Includes Study Guide, Historical Context, Biography, and Character Index
This volume presents Dante Alighieri's medieval Italian epic, The Divine Comedy, in a modern English translation for contemporary readers. It is structured as a reference work, incorporating a study guide to assist with comprehension and analysis. The book also provides historical context to situate the poem within its 14th-century Florentine and Italian cultural and political milieu. A biography of Dante Alighieri offers background on the poet's life and influences. Additionally, a character index helps readers navigate the numerous historical, mythological, and allegorical figures that appear throughout the three canticles: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. The edition aims to make the classic work more accessible by combining the translated text with explanatory and contextual materials. more
Author
Dante Alighieri
Dante Alighieri, an Italian poet and a pioneer of the Renaissance, is hailed as the father of Italian literature. Born in 1265 and died on September 14, 1321, Dante is best known for his epic poem, 'The Divine Comedy,' which is not only a great literary work but also a profound religious and philosophical treatise. more
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