The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Purgatory, Volume 5: Poetry Guide and Free Edition

The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Purgatory, Volume 5 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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"The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Purgatory, Volume 5" by Dante Alighieri is a narrative poem begun around 1308 and completed around 1321. This second part of Dante's three-part journey through the afterlife follows the pilgrim as he ascends Mount Purgatory, guided by the Roman poet Virgil. Here, souls cleanse themselves of the seven deadly sins through penitence, moving through nine rings toward the Garden of Eden at the summit. The poem represents the penitent Christian life in the soul's journey toward God.

Book and edition facts

• Title: The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Purgatory, Volume 5
• Author credits: Dante Alighieri (1265–1321)
• Catalogue language: English
• Translator credits: Cary, Henry Francis (1772–1844)

Catalogue subjects

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

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• Category: Classics of Literature
• Category: Poetry

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