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Title: The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Purgatory, Volume 4
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_Comedy
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Purgatory, Volume 4 by Dante Alighieri" is a poetic epic written during the early 14th century. This volume serves as a continuation of Dante's exploration of the afterlife, focusing specifically on Purgatory, where souls are purified in preparation for their ascent to Paradise. The likely topic of the book revolves around themes of redemption, morality, and the journey of the soul towards God. In this section of "Purgatory," Dante, guided by the Roman poet Virgil, encounters various souls who are experiencing penance for their earthly sins, such as avarice and gluttony. Throughout these cantos, Dante speaks with several characters, including historical figures and allegorical representations, each sharing their stories and the lessons learned from their punishment. The transformative power of repentance and the importance of divine grace are central themes, as the souls seek to cleanse their sins and elevate themselves toward salvation. As Dante progresses through Purgatory, he grapples with profound questions of human nature, love, and the eternal quest for holiness, ultimately leading to a greater understanding of divine justice and mercy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321
Illustrator: Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883
Translator: Cary, Henry Francis, 1772-1844
EBook No.: 8793
Published: Aug 5, 2004
Downloads: 138
Language: English
Subject: Epic poetry, Italian -- Translations into English
Subject: Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Purgatory, Volume 4
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_Comedy
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Purgatory, Volume 4 by Dante Alighieri" is a poetic epic written during the early 14th century. This volume serves as a continuation of Dante's exploration of the afterlife, focusing specifically on Purgatory, where souls are purified in preparation for their ascent to Paradise. The likely topic of the book revolves around themes of redemption, morality, and the journey of the soul towards God. In this section of "Purgatory," Dante, guided by the Roman poet Virgil, encounters various souls who are experiencing penance for their earthly sins, such as avarice and gluttony. Throughout these cantos, Dante speaks with several characters, including historical figures and allegorical representations, each sharing their stories and the lessons learned from their punishment. The transformative power of repentance and the importance of divine grace are central themes, as the souls seek to cleanse their sins and elevate themselves toward salvation. As Dante progresses through Purgatory, he grapples with profound questions of human nature, love, and the eternal quest for holiness, ultimately leading to a greater understanding of divine justice and mercy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321
Illustrator: Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883
Translator: Cary, Henry Francis, 1772-1844
EBook No.: 8793
Published: Aug 5, 2004
Downloads: 138
Language: English
Subject: Epic poetry, Italian -- Translations into English
Subject: Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.