Publisher's Synopsis
A Translation of Dante's Inferno (1867) is a book that presents an English translation of the famous Italian epic poem, The Inferno, written by Dante Alighieri. The Inferno is the first part of Dante's epic poem, The Divine Comedy, and it describes Dante's journey through Hell, guided by the ancient Roman poet, Virgil. The book includes a detailed introduction that provides an overview of Dante's life and works, as well as an analysis of the Inferno's themes and literary devices. The translation itself is faithful to the original Italian text, and it captures the nuances of Dante's language and style. The book also includes footnotes that explain difficult words and concepts, as well as provide historical and cultural context. Overall, A Translation of Dante's Inferno (1867) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Dante's work, Italian literature, or the history of Western literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.