The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Hell, Volume 10 by Dante Alighieri

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Author Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321
Illustrator Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883
Translator Cary, Henry Francis, 1772-1844
Title The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Hell, Volume 10
Note Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Hell, Volume 10" by Dante Alighieri is a classic epic poem written in the early 14th century. It is a key piece of literature from the Middle Ages, chronicling the journey of the protagonist, Dante, through the realms of the afterlife. This volume focuses specifically on "Hell," detailing the poet's vision of the consequences of sin and an exploration of moral justice. In this volume, Dante guides readers through the final cantos of "Inferno," where he encounters various souls suffering in the depths of Hell. Each punishment is a reflection of their earthly sins, illustrating the concept of divine retribution. Among the souls he meets are Count Ugolino, who recounts his tragic tale of betrayal and starvation alongside his children, and the infamous traitors Judas, Brutus, and Cassius, who are punished by being eternally chewed by Lucifer. As Dante and his guide Virgil navigate the icy depths of Cocytus, they come face to face with the darkest aspects of human nature and the grim realities of betrayal and despair. Through vivid imagery and poignant narratives, this volume encapsulates the essence of Dante's exploration of sin, justice, and redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Hell -- Poetry
Subject Epic poetry, Italian -- Translations into English
Subject Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 8788
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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