Jumalainen näytelmä: Helvetti

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321

Contributor:

Leino, Eino, 1878-1926

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Divine Comedy, Hell

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Jumalainen näytelmä: Helvetti" by Dante Alighieri is a poetic work written in the early 14th century. This piece serves as the first part of Dante's iconic "Divine Comedy," and it explores themes of sin, punishment, and redemption. The narrative follows the protagonist, Dante himself, as he journeys through Hell, guided by the Roman poet Virgil, encountering various souls who suffer for their earthly transgressions. The opening of "Jumalainen näytelmä: Helvetti" sets the tone for Dante's harrowing journey. It begins with Dante describing his descent into a dark forest, signifying confusion and despair, where he strays from the true path of righteousness. He encounters several creatures that embody various sins, representing the challenges he faces in his quest for enlightenment. Upon meeting Virgil, the great poet becomes his guide, highlighting the importance of wisdom and experience as Dante seeks to navigate the treacherous landscape of Hell and understand the consequences of human actions. This segment effectively establishes the foundational themes of moral struggle and spiritual exploration that permeate the entire narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Riikka Talonpoika, Tapio Riikonen and DP Distributed

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inferno_(Dante) Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumalainen_n%C3%A4ytelm%C3%A4

Release date is 2004-02-01