Publisher's Synopsis
The Divine Comedy: The Embodiment of the Christian Idea of a Triumphant Life is a book written by J.R. Lowell that explores Dante Alighieri's epic poem, The Divine Comedy. The book delves into the Christian themes and ideas that are present in the poem, such as the concepts of sin, redemption, and salvation. Lowell analyzes the poem's structure, symbolism, and allegory, providing a detailed interpretation of each of the three parts of the Divine Comedy: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. The book also discusses the influence that the Divine Comedy has had on literature and culture throughout history. Overall, The Divine Comedy: The Embodiment of the Christian Idea of a Triumphant Life is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of one of the most important works of literature in Western history.THIS 16 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Aids to the Study of Dante, by J. R. Lowell. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766131173.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.
