“Love, that exempts no one beloved from loving, seized me with pleasure of this man so strongly, that, as thou seest, it doth not yet desert me.”
Quote by Dante Alighieri
Work
The Divine Comedy. Longfellow's Translation.
This book is a renowned translation of Dante Alighieri's epic poem, which is divided into three parts: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. It explores themes of sin, redemption, and the afterlife through the journey of the protagonist, Dante, guided by the Roman poet Virgil and later by Beatrice. The translation by Longfellow is known for its poetic beauty and accessibility to English-speaking readers. 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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