“Those ancients who in poetry presented the golden age, who sang its happy state, perhaps, in their Parnassus, dreamt this place. Here, mankind's root was innocent; and here were every fruit and never-ending spring; these streams--the nectar of which poets sing.”
Quote by Dante Alighieri
Work
Purgatorio: Introduction, Italian test & translation, and thirty-four drawings
'Purgatorio: Introduction, Italian test & translation, and thirty-four drawings' is a scholarly volume that offers both the original Italian text and an English translation of the 'Purgatorio' section from Dante Alighieri's 'Divine Comedy'. The book is enhanced with thirty-four illustrations that complement the narrative. It is intended for readers interested in studying the text in its original language and for those who seek a comparative understanding through the English translation. 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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