Dante. Alighieri

Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

Virginia

"O human race, born to fly upward, wherefore at a little wind dost thou so fall?"

Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso--the three fates of the deceased become the three pillars of an epic poem. The Divine Comedy, written by Italian poet Dante Alighieri in the fourteenth century, is considered the foremost work in Italian literature. The journey begins with Dante's descent into the depths of Hell where he witnesses those eternally separated from God. Then he climbs the mountain of Purgatory where Christian souls undergo final purification, before finally touring the celestial circles of Heaven where he is filled with the image of God. An allegorical work, the comedy is representative of the soul's journey towards God. Influential for seven centuries, this classic is a must have for lovers of great literature, and the luxurious leather-bound edition from Canterbury Classics will make a stunning addition to any library.

The Divine Comedy

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Dante Alighieri

Henry Longfellow

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

California

This edition of Dante's epic poem, written between 1308 and 1321, features the classic translation of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, along with over 100 engravings by Gustave Dore, long considered the greatest artist ever to have illustrated this timeless masterpiece.

Inferno

Inferno; Purgatorio; Paradiso (in One Volume)

Dante Alighieri ; translated by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow ; with an introduction and notes by Peter Bondanella and Julia Conaway Bondanella ; illustrations by Gustave Doré.

Category - Fiction / Poetry

Format - Hardcover

Condition - Like New

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Ships From - Virginia

Est. Publication Date - Oct 2013

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