Dante's dramatic journey down the circles of Hell, up the mountain of Purgatory and through the spheres of Heaven in search of redemption - and his encounter with devils, monsters and the souls of sinners and saints - is one of the cornerstones of Western literature, the summit of medieval thinking and arguably the highest poetic achievement of all time. This 700th Anniversary Edition of The Divine Comedy is presented in a verse translation by acclaimed poet and prize-winning translator J.G. Nichols, together with extensive notes, illustrations by Gustave Dore and a critical apparatus focusing on the author's life and works.

Part of Alma Classics Dante Collection to include all the works by the Italian bard. This edition is published to celebrate 700th anniversary of the death of the mediaeval poet and it includes extensive notes, illustrations by Gustave Dore and a critical apparatus focusing on the author's life and works.

About the Author
Born in Florence, Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) is considered to be the father of Italian poetry and one of the greatest influences in world literature. His masterpiece, The Divine Comedy, is the zenith of medieval knowledge and a paragon of poetic imagination. Its first part, the Inferno, remains one of the most popular books of all time.

Reviews
For sheer liveliness, combined with accuracy and closeness to the text, it will be hard to rival. - A.N. Wilson



Book Information
ISBN 9781847498762
Author Dante Alighieri
Format Paperback
Page Count 576
Imprint Alma Classics
Publisher Alma Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 526g