The divine comedy: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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The divine comedy 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 Alighieri is an Italian narrative poem written between 1308 and 1321. The work follows Dante's journey through the three realms of the afterlife: Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven. Guided by the poet Virgil and his idealized woman Beatrice, Dante encounters souls receiving divine justice based on their earthly actions. The poem allegorically represents the soul's journey toward God through recognition of sin, penance, and spiritual ascent, drawing on medieval Catholic theology and philosophy.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The divine comedy
- 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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- Best Books Ever Listings
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Poetry
- Italy
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