Publisher's Synopsis
Dante's Divine Comedy, The Inferno: A Literal Prose Translation, With The Text Of The Original Collated From The Best Editions, And Explanatory Notes (1849) is a book written by Alighieri, Dante. It is a translation of Dante's famous work, The Inferno, which is the first part of his three-part epic poem, The Divine Comedy. The book includes the original text of The Inferno, collated from the best editions available at the time, as well as a literal prose translation and explanatory notes. The Inferno is a journey through the nine circles of Hell, guided by the poet Virgil, and is a powerful exploration of sin, punishment, and redemption. Dante's work is considered a masterpiece of world literature and has had a profound influence on Western culture. This edition of The Inferno, translated by Alighieri himself, is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of literature, philosophy, or religion.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.