La Divina Comèdia: Infièr : (Dante's Inferno)

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: Infièr" by Dante Alighieri is a pivotal piece of epic poetry written in the 14th century. This work is the first part of Dante's larger masterpiece, "The Divine Comedy," which narrates the poet's journey through Hell, guided by the Roman poet Virgil. The poem explores themes of sin, redemption, and the human condition, framed within a rich tapestry of allegory and vivid imagery. At the start of "Infièr," Dante finds himself lost in a dark wood, symbolizing confusion and sin, where he encounters various obstacles preventing his progress. Here, he meets Virgil, who offers guidance to help him navigate the treacherous landscape of Hell. As they embark on their journey, they encounter various souls enduring punishments that reflect their earthly sins, setting the stage for a profound exploration of justice and morality. The opening presents not only a personal struggle but also a universal commentary on human nature and the consequences of one's choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Al Haines

Notes:

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

Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2005-07-03