The Divine Comedy 1: Hell
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
One of the most celebrated works in Western literature, The Divine Comedy 1: Hell (Inferno) is an epic narrative poem that chronicles the journey of the poet Dante Alighieri through the nine circles of Hell, guided by the Roman poet Virgil. Written in the early 14th century, this masterpiece of medieval Italian literature presents a vivid and allegorical vision of sin, punishment, and divine justice, peopling its underworld with historical figures, mythological creatures, and Dante's own contemporaries. The poem argues, with remarkable moral force, that every soul receives a punishment perfectly mirrored to its earthly sins — a concept Dante calls contrapasso. Translated for the Penguin Classics series to make this monumental work accessible to modern readers, the text retains the richness of Dante's imagery and the philosophical depth that has earned it a permanent place in the Western canon. This Penguin Classics edition includes an introduction and notes that illuminate the poem's dense theological, political, and literary references.
Author: Dante
Format: Paperback
Genre: Classic fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
One of the most celebrated works in Western literature, The Divine Comedy 1: Hell (Inferno) is an epic narrative poem that chronicles the journey of the poet Dante Alighieri through the nine circles of Hell, guided by the Roman poet Virgil. Written in the early 14th century, this masterpiece of medieval Italian literature presents a vivid and allegorical vision of sin, punishment, and divine justice, peopling its underworld with historical figures, mythological creatures, and Dante's own contemporaries. The poem argues, with remarkable moral force, that every soul receives a punishment perfectly mirrored to its earthly sins — a concept Dante calls contrapasso. Translated for the Penguin Classics series to make this monumental work accessible to modern readers, the text retains the richness of Dante's imagery and the philosophical depth that has earned it a permanent place in the Western canon. This Penguin Classics edition includes an introduction and notes that illuminate the poem's dense theological, political, and literary references.