The Divine Comedy (Leather Bound)

Author(s): Dante Alighieri

Classics

A landmark of world literature, "The Divine Comedy" tells of the poet Dante's travels through Hell, Purgatory and Paradise in search of salvation. Before he is redeemed by his love for the heavenly Beatrice, he learns the meaning of evil, sin, damnation and forgiveness through a series of unforgettable experiences and encounters in what is considered a pre-eminent work of Italian literature. This edition of "The Divine Comedy" features Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's renowned and 135 full-page reproductions of Gustave Dore's classic engravings from the 1867 edition. "The Divine Comedy" is part of "Barnes & Noble"'s series of quality leatherbound volumes. Each title in the series presents a classic work in an attractively designed edition bound in genuine bonded leather. These books make elegant additions to any home library.


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Dante Alighieri was born in Florence Italy in 1265. In 1301, a political dispute lead to his exile from Florence. Over the next few years he made his home in Verona, Lucca and other cities. By 1310 he had written Inferno and Purgatorio, the first two books of his Divine Comedy. He wrote the third and concluding book, Paradiso, in the years after he found sanctuary in Ravenna in 1318. An allegorical account of his wanderings in a spiritual wilderness and eventual salvation under the guidance of his beloved Beatrice, The Divine Comedy is recognised as Dante's masterwork and a landmark of world literature. He died in exile in 1321 and was buried in Ravenna.

General Fields

  • : 9781435103849
  • : Barnes & Noble, Incorporated
  • : Barnes & Noble, Incorporated
  • : 1.247
  • : October 2010
  • : 241mm X 159mm X 46mm
  • : United States
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Dante Alighieri
  • : Leather / fine binding
  • : 1
  • : Gustave Dore
  • : English
  • : 851.1
  • : 693
  • : Black and white illustrations