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The divine comedy / Dante Alighieri ; translated by Charles S. Singleton ; with an introduction by Simone Marchesi and illustrations by Roberto Abbiati.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321, author.
- Standardized Title:
- Divina commedia. English
- Language:
- English
- Italian
- Genre:
- Narrative poetry.
- Epic poetry.
- Physical Description:
- pages cm
- Place of Publication:
- Princeton : Princeton University Press, 2024.
- Summary:
- "A new edition of Charles S. Singleton's prose translation of the Divine Comedy"-- Provided by publisher.
- "For the first time in one volume, the most elegant and accessible translation of Dante's enduring masterpieceCharles Singleton's English-language translation of The Divine Comedy is widely considered to be one of the finest renderings of Dante's great masterpiece. Singleton's prose is both faithful and scholarly, and sensitive to the subtle nuances of meaning and richness of reference in Dante's epic poem. Here for the first time is the single-volume edition of Singleton's celebrated translation.This beautifully illustrated book brings together all three volumes of Dante's poem, describing his travels down to the circles of Hell, up over the mountain of Purgatory, and his ultimate ascension through the celestial spheres of Paradise. Dante's divine tour provides a timeless allegory for the journey of one's soul toward union with God.Featuring an incisive introduction by Simone Marchesi, a glossary, and stunning illustrations by acclaimed artist Roberto Abbiati, this handsome edition of The Divine Comedy introduces a new generation of readers to what is perhaps the preeminent achievement of Italian literature"-- Provided by publisher.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Other Format:
- Online version: Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321. Divine comedy
- ISBN:
- 9780691212777
- 0691212775
- OCLC:
- 1419253894
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