Publisher's Synopsis
The Vision Or Hell, Purgatory And Paradise Of Dante Alighieri is a literary masterpiece written by the Italian poet Dante Alighieri in the early 14th century. The book is divided into three parts: Inferno (Hell), Purgatorio (Purgatory), and Paradiso (Paradise). In Inferno, Dante is guided by the Roman poet Virgil through the nine circles of Hell, where he encounters various sinners and their punishments. The punishments range from being submerged in boiling blood to being frozen in ice.In Purgatorio, Dante ascends the seven terraces of Purgatory, where souls are punished for their sins but also given the opportunity to repent and purify themselves before ascending to Paradise. In Paradiso, Dante is guided by his beloved Beatrice through the nine celestial spheres of Heaven, where he encounters the souls of the blessed and ultimately comes face to face with the divine.Throughout the book, Dante's vivid descriptions of the afterlife and his use of allegory and symbolism make for a deeply philosophical and thought-provoking read. The Vision Or Hell, Purgatory And Paradise Of Dante Alighieri is considered one of the greatest works of Western literature and a cornerstone of Italian culture.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.
