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Divine Comedy (1472)
Creators: Liked The authoritative translations of The Inferno, The Purgatorio, and The Paradiso—together in one volume. Belonging in the immortal company of the great works of literature, Dante Alighieri’s poetic masterpiece, The Divine Comedy, is a moving human drama, an unforgettable visionary journey through the infinite torment of Hell, up the arduous slopes of Purgatory, and on to the glorious realm of Paradise—the sphere of universal harmony and eternal salvation. Now, for the first time, John Ciardi’s brilliant and authoritative translations of Dante’s three soaring canticles—The Inferno, The Purgatorio, and The Paradiso—have been gathered together in a single volume. Crystallizing the power and beauty inherent in the great poet’s immortal conception of the aspiring soul, The Divine Comedy is a dazzling work of sublime truth and mystical intensity.
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LovedAfter having it on my TBR for the longest time, I can finally say that I finished The Divine Comedy. Look at her. This is the final product. Likeit's just so good.
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Mixeddon't think what I thought when I read this when I was 12 and think it's funny it's not a comedy there is nothing here that will make you laugh
Lovedthis is one that i actually liked reading in high school i was very enamored with it almost felt like you're reading like a reverse bible or something
Mixedi really just went through all the emotions and it was a really interesting experience like i do feel like a lot of the stuff in it did go over my head
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