Divine Comedy, Longfellow's Translation, Paradise by Dante Alighieri

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Author Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321
Translator Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882
Title Divine Comedy, Longfellow's Translation, Paradise
Note Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Dennis McCarthy
Summary "Divine Comedy, Longfellow's Translation, Paradise" by Dante Alighieri is a poetic epic written in the early 14th century. This work is a continuation of Dante's renowned "Divine Comedy," exploring themes of divine justice, love, and the nature of the soul's journey towards God. The central character in this section is Dante himself, who, guided by Beatrice, ascends through the celestial spheres of Heaven, encountering various souls and divine truths along the way. The opening portion of "Paradise" establishes a celestial setting filled with radiant imagery and profound philosophical discourse. In the beginning, Dante reflects on the glory of God and his own limitations in comprehending the divine. He is accompanied by Beatrice, who helps him understand the nature of the celestial realm. The journey through Heaven continues as they encounter other spirits, including Piccarda Donati, who explains the significance of their positions in the heavenly hierarchy, and various theologians and saints, whose discussions delve into the intricacies of divine justice, the nature of vows, and the compassionate judgment of God. This portion combines rich allegorical storytelling with theological exploration, setting the stage for the spiritual enlightenment that awaits Dante in his ascent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Epic poetry, Italian -- Translations into English
Subject Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 1003
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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