Divine Comedy, Cary's Translation, Hell: Poetry Guide and Free Edition

Divine Comedy, Cary's Translation, Hell is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Dante Alighieri (1265–1321). The listed translation credits are Cary, Henry Francis (1772–1844).

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"Divine Comedy, Cary's Translation, Hell" by Dante Alighieri is an Italian narrative poem written between 1308 and 1321. This first part of the three-part epic follows Dante's harrowing journey through the nine circles of Hell, guided by the Roman poet Virgil. Lost in sin and unable to find salvation, the thirty-five-year-old pilgrim witnesses divine justice as souls receive punishments fitting their earthly transgressions. The work explores medieval Catholic theology while allegorically representing the soul's recognition and rejection of sin.

Book and edition facts

• Title: Divine Comedy, Cary's Translation, Hell
• Author credits: Dante Alighieri (1265–1321)
• Catalogue language: English
• Translator credits: Cary, Henry Francis (1772–1844)

Catalogue subjects

• Epic poetry, Italian -- Translations into English
• Hell -- Poetry
• Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English

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• Category: Classics of Literature
• Category: Poetry
• Italy

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