The Divine Comedy, Volume 2, Purgatory: Poetry Guide and Free Edition

The Divine Comedy, Volume 2, Purgatory is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Dante Alighieri (1265–1321). The listed translation credits are Norton, Charles Eliot (1827–1908).

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"The Divine Comedy, Volume 2, Purgatory" by Dante Alighieri is a narrative poem written between 1308 and 1321. This second part of Dante's epic journey follows the poet as he climbs Mount Purgatory, guided by Virgil. Here, souls undergo purification for their sins across nine rings, confronting the seven deadly sins through various trials. The ascent represents the penitent Christian life—the soul's painful but hopeful transformation before reaching Heaven. Blending medieval theology with vivid allegory, Purgatorio explores divine justice and redemption's transformative power.

Book and edition facts

• Title: The Divine Comedy, Volume 2, Purgatory
• Author credits: Dante Alighieri (1265–1321)
• Catalogue language: English
• Translator credits: Norton, Charles Eliot (1827–1908)

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
• Italy

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