The Divine Comedy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Alighieri, Dante.

Contributor:

Singleton, Charles S.

Marchesi, Simone.

Abbiati, Roberto.

Standardized Title:

Divina commedia. English

Language:

English

Italian

Genre:

Poesie epique.

Poesie narrative.

Epic poetry.

Narrative poetry.

epic poetry.

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (425 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Princeton : Princeton University Press, 2024.

Summary:

"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.

"A new edition of Charles S. Singleton's prose translation of the Divine Comedy"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

Introduction: An American Voice for Dante

Inferno

Purgatorio

Paradiso

Glossary of Names.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9780691264141

0691264147

OCLC:

1456763871