The Divine Comedy, Volume 1, Hell by Dante Alighieri

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Author Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321
Translator Norton, Charles Eliot, 1827-1908
Title The Divine Comedy, Volume 1, Hell
Note Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Dianne Bean
Summary "The Divine Comedy, Volume 1, Hell" by Dante Alighieri is a poetic narrative written in the 14th century. The epic poem details the journey of the protagonist, Dante, through the realms of the afterlife, beginning with Hell. Accompanied by the Roman poet Virgil, Dante encounters various souls suffering through eternal punishments that reflect their earthly sins, ultimately exploring themes of justice, morality, and redemption. The opening of the work introduces Dante as he finds himself lost in a dark wood, symbolizing confusion and moral strife. He attempts to climb a hill but is thwarted by three fearsome beasts who represent various sins. In his despair, he meets Virgil, who offers to guide him through Hell and eventually to Purgatory and Paradise, setting the stage for an allegorical exploration of sin and its consequences. As they embark on their journey, the narrative begins to outline the structure of Hell, the nature of its punishments, and the souls Dante will meet—highlighting the blend of personal, political, and theological themes interwoven throughout the poem. (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
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EBook-No. 1995
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Most Recently Updated Jul 5, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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