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Dante Alighieri
1265
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Alighieri, Dante
Doré, Gustave
1832
1883
Dore, Gustave
Doré, Louis Christophe Paul Gustave
Doré, Louis Auguste Gustave
Dorè, Gustave
Cary, Henry Francis
1772
1844
Cary, H. F. (Henry Francis)
The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Hell, Volume 01
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_Comedy
Produced by David Widger
"The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Hell, Volume 01" by Dante Alighieri is a narrative poem written during the early 14th century, a time marked by the transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. This book, the first volume of Dante's grand epic, explores complex themes of morality, spirituality, and the human condition as it depicts a journey through Hell. It serves as an allegorical reflection on sin, redemption, and the afterlife, utilizing rich imagery and symbolism throughout its verses. The story begins with the protagonist, Dante himself, who finds himself lost in a dark forest, representing confusion and sin. As he struggles to navigate his way out, he encounters various beasts that symbolize human vices and obstacles. Ultimately, he is guided by the Roman poet Virgil, who represents reason and wisdom. Together, they embark on a harrowing journey through the nine circles of Hell, where they witness the torments of souls suffering for their sins. Each circle reflects different types of transgressions, providing a vivid exploration of divine justice while Dante confronts his own fears and doubts, setting the stage for his subsequent quests through Purgatory and Paradise. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Hell -- Poetry
Epic poetry, Italian -- Translations into English
Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English
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