Described as the "fifth gospel" because of its evangelical purpose, this spiritual autobiography creates a world in which reason and faith have transformed moral and social chaos into order. It is one of the most important works in the literature of Western Europe and is considered the greatest poem of the European Middle Ages.

About the Author
Dante Alighieri was born in 1265 in Florence to a family of minor nobility. He entered into Florentine politics in 1295, but he and his party were forced into exile in a hostile political climate in 1301. Taking asylum in Ravenna late in life, Dante completed his Divine Commedia, considered one of the most important works of Western literature, before his death in 1321.


Book Information
ISBN 9780393044720
Author Dante Alighieri
Format Hardback
Page Count 622
Imprint WW Norton & Co
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Weight(grams) 923g
Dimensions(mm) 218mm * 147mm * 43mm