Dante The Divine Comedy: Inferno
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Dante
Binding: Paperback
Published: Penguin Classics, 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This foundational epic poem, The Divine Comedy: Inferno, chronicles a soul's harrowing journey through the nine circles of Hell, a vivid and terrifying landscape of sin and retribution. The narrative presents a profound theological and philosophical examination of human morality and divine justice, rendered with unparalleled poetic intensity. Readers are guided by the ancient Roman poet Virgil through increasingly horrific punishments, each meticulously detailed with allegorical significance. Dante's masterful verse illustrates the consequences of human failing and the intricate structure of the afterlife, establishing a cornerstone of Western literature. Its enduring power lies in its unflinching portrayal of suffering and its ultimate quest for redemption, resonating deeply with readers across centuries.
Author: Dante
Binding: Paperback
Published: Penguin Classics, 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This foundational epic poem, The Divine Comedy: Inferno, chronicles a soul's harrowing journey through the nine circles of Hell, a vivid and terrifying landscape of sin and retribution. The narrative presents a profound theological and philosophical examination of human morality and divine justice, rendered with unparalleled poetic intensity. Readers are guided by the ancient Roman poet Virgil through increasingly horrific punishments, each meticulously detailed with allegorical significance. Dante's masterful verse illustrates the consequences of human failing and the intricate structure of the afterlife, establishing a cornerstone of Western literature. Its enduring power lies in its unflinching portrayal of suffering and its ultimate quest for redemption, resonating deeply with readers across centuries.