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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, Purgatory, Volume 5
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_Comedy
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"The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Purgatory, Volume 5" by Dante Alighieri is a monumental poetic work written during the late Middle Ages, specifically in the early 14th century. This volume focuses on the theme of spiritual redemption and the soul's journey towards God through Purgatory, where souls undergo purification before entering Paradise. It is an epic poem comprising a trilogy that explores profound theological concepts alongside human emotions and experiences. In this fifth volume, Dante, guided by the Roman poet Virgil, traverses the realm of Purgatory, encountering souls who are expiating their sins. Throughout the cantos, Dante engages with various spirits, each sharing their tales of remorse and the nature of their sins, providing both moral lessons and reflections on love and the divine. As they ascend the mountain, purifying flames and beautiful gardens symbolize transformation and hope. The narrative builds as Dante yearns to reunite with Beatrice, his beloved, highlighting the deep connections between earthly love and divine grace. The volume culminates in a moment of awakening and revelation, emphasizing the importance of purification and the heart's readiness to embrace divine love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Epic poetry, Italian -- Translations into English
Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English
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