The Divine Comedy (Volume 5) (Chartwell Classics, 5)

The Divine Comedy (Volume 5) (Chartwell Classics, 5)

<P>Comprised of three books - <I>Inferno, Purgatorio, Paradiso </I>- Dante's <I>Divine Comedy </I>follows Dante Alighieri's epic poems follows Dante through the different sections of the afterlife; hell, purgatory, and heaven.</P><P>Divine Comedy began as a project in 1308 and ended in 1320, the year before Dante's death. Told in first person, Dante follows the poet Virgil through the rings of hell and purgatory. The <I>Divine Comedy </I>is a highly allegorical text and renowned as one of the most influential Italian masterpieces in literature.</P><P>This classic translation by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was the first to be published by an American author and is a staple in every library. With this accurate and eloquent translation, the beauty of Dante's amazing epic poetry can be fully appreciated. Inspiration to a slew or popular authors and poets, Divine Comedy is well remembered and Gustave Dore's illustrations bring Dante's masterpiece to life.</P>