La Divina Comèdia: Complete : English title is Dante's Divine Comedy, Complete

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321

Contributor:

Culos, Ermes Primiano.

Language:

Friulian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"La Divina Comèdia: Complete" by Dante Alighieri is an epic poem written in the 14th century. This foundational work of Italian literature narrates the journey of the main character, Dante, as he traverses through the realms of the afterlife, including Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise, guided by various figures. The poem explores profound themes such as sin, redemption, and the human condition, often reflecting Dante's political and personal experiences. At the start of the poem, Dante finds himself lost in a dark and foreboding forest, symbolizing confusion and despair, and he realizes he has strayed from the righteous path of life. In his attempt to escape, he encounters various beasts that block his way, representing different sins and obstacles. Ultimately, he meets the Roman poet Virgil, who offers to guide him through the underworld, setting the stage for Dante's transformative journey toward enlightenment and understanding. This opening establishes a sense of urgency and yearning for redemption that propels the narrative forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_Comedy

Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2005-07-03