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Dante Alighieri
1265
1321
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 08
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_Comedy
Produced by David Widger
"The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Hell, Volume 08 by Dante Alighieri" is a poetic allegory written in the early 14th century. This book represents part of a larger narrative that explores themes of sin, redemption, and the journey of the soul. It specifically focuses on Hell, delving into the various levels of sin and the fates that befall sinners as they navigate through Dante's vividly imagined inferno. In this volume, particularly from Cantos 23 to 28, Dante journeys through the eighth circle of Hell, known as Malebolge, which is designated for fraudulent souls. He encounters various sinners who are subjected to a range of grotesque punishments that reflect their earthly misdeeds. Notable figures such as Mohammed and others from classical literature and history reveal the nature of their crimes through poignant conversations with Dante. This section vividly illustrates the poet's commitment to moral justice and the intricate symbolism of each punishment, serving both as a critique of societal and political figures and as a personal reflection on truth, justice, and the consequences of one's actions. Dante's journey is not merely a descent into hell but also a means of achieving enlightenment about human nature and morality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly 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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