| Author |
Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321 |
| Illustrator |
Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883 |
| Translator |
Cary, Henry Francis, 1772-1844 |
| Title |
The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Purgatory, Volume 2
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_Comedy
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Purgatory, Volume 2" by Dante Alighieri is a significant work of literature written during the early 14th century. This epic poem is part of a larger narrative that encompasses the journey of the protagonist, Dante, through the realms of the afterlife, exploring themes of morality, redemption, and divine justice. Specifically, this volume focuses on Purgatory, depicting the souls that are in the process of purification before they ascend to Heaven. In this portion of the Divine Comedy, Dante, guided by the poet Virgil, navigates through the various levels of Purgatory. The souls he encounters are those who have died in a state of sin but have repented before their deaths, thus seeking to purify themselves from their earthly transgressions. Throughout the cantos, these spirits share their stories, expressing their regrets and desires for redemption while pleading with Dante to convey their prayers to the living. As Dante observes their penance, he reflects on the nature of sin, justice, and divine mercy, illustrating the hope for salvation and the transformative power of repentance. The vivid imagery and profound themes offered in this volume contribute to the overall message of spiritual growth and the complexity of human morality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Epic poetry, Italian -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8791 |
| Release Date |
Aug 3, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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