Divine Comedy

by Charles Eliot Norton and Dante Alighieri

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (Translator) and Gustave Dore (Illustrator)

A landmark of world literature, "The Divine Comedy" tells of the poet Dante's travels through Hell, Purgatory and Paradise in search of salvation. Before he is redeemed by his love for the heavenly Beatrice, he learns the meaning of evil, sin, damnation and forgiveness through a series of unforgettable experiences and encounters in what is considered a pre-eminent work of Italian literature. This edition of "The Divine Comedy" features Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's renowned and 135 full-page reproductions of Gustave Dore's classic engravings from the 1867 edition. "The Divine Comedy" is part of "Barnes & Noble"'s series of quality leatherbound volumes. Each title in the series presents a classic work in an attractively designed edition bound in genuine bonded leather. These books make elegant additions to any home library.

• ISBN13: 9781435103849
• Publish Date: 1 October 2010 (first published December 1948)
• Publish Status: Active
• Out of Print: 3 June 2017
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Barnes & Noble Inc
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 693
• Language: English

Reviews

[inlibrisveritas]

It took me about 3 years to finish this...I admit it would have gone quicker if I had paid attention what version I bought and actually picked up the one in prose. It was a good story with interesting punishments and such but it was dry to me after Hell (inferno).