The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri: The Inferno: Poetry Guide and Free Edition

The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri: The Inferno is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Dante Alighieri (1265–1321). The listed translation credits are Sibbald, James Romanes.

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"The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri: The Inferno" by Dante Alighieri is a narrative poem written in the 14th century. A fictionalized Dante finds himself lost in a dark forest, blocked by three threatening beasts. The Roman poet Virgil arrives to guide him on an extraordinary journey through Hell's nine concentric circles. Each circle punishes sinners in ways that mirror their earthly crimes. As they descend deeper into this realm of torment, Dante must confront the recognition and rejection of sin itself.

Book and edition facts

• Title: The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri: The Inferno
• Author credits: Dante Alighieri (1265–1321)
• Catalogue language: English
• Translator credits: Sibbald, James Romanes

Catalogue subjects

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

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

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