Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. May 14, 20 the complete divine comedy inferno, purgatorio, paradiso in one volume from vintage classics. Clive jamess translation of the divine comedy is a remarkable achievement. First editionfirst printing by classic books international with full number line 110 tight and unmarked the divine comedy written by legendary author dante alighieri is widely considered to be one of the greatest books of all time. This translation of it is perhaps the best in english. The works of dante alighieri particularly the divine comedy, widely considered his. It is usually held to be one of the worlds great works of literature. In fact the first english translation was only completed in 1802, almost 500 years after dante wrote his italian original. The greatest poem of the middle ages, in the standard carlyleokeywickstead translation, with full notes. Rogers used the structure of dantes hell in his 1998 comedic novel samurai cat goes to hell the last book in. The first edition, also by cantarella, appeared in books. Henry wadsworth longfellow is a publication of the pennsylvania state university. Published by everymans library dentdutton, gb 1948. The sacra fame riddle, derivation of law, the identity of matilda.
Unclipped jacket with light chipping at ends and 1 closed tear at headband. Gustave dore in the divine comedy dante describes his imaginary journey through hell, purgatory, and paradise. The divine comedy by dante alighieri free at loyal books. Divided into three books hell, purgatory and heaven the poem s allegorical vision of the afterlife. The seven storey mountain project gutenberg selfpublishing. Translated by lawrence grant white 1948 new york pantheon books 11 by 8. A largeformat printing with 69 dore illustrations, and in a thennew translation by grant white.
The book is in pretty good shape t is some wear and blemishes to the cover front and back, mostly minor rubbing and a few small scratches. This poem focuses on the afterlife and provides vivid descriptions and creative allegory. Commedia, later christened divina by giovanni boccaccio, written by dante alighieri between 8 and his death in 21, is widely considered the central epic poem of italian literature, the last great work of literature of the middle ages and the first great work of the renaissance. The inferno, purgatorio, and paradiso a new translation into. The divine comedy of dante alighieri the divine comedy, the inferno, purgatorio and paradiso lawrence grant white translator published by pantheon books 1948. Dante alighieris the divine comedy with gustave dore. Buy the divine comedy reprint by alighieri, dante, james, clive isbn.
Nov 15, 2019 an epic italian poem written between 8 and 21, the divine comedy was considered to be a prominent piece during its time and is regarded as one of the masterpieces of world literature. The divine comedy by dante aligheri was translated into french and spanish and other. Goodreads members who liked the divine comedy also liked. O, of the other poets honour and light, avail me the long study and great love that have impelled me to explore thy volume. The divine comedy of dante alighieri the divine comedy, the inferno, purgatorio and paradiso by lawrence grant white translator. The divine comedy by dante alighieri dante alighieris poetic masterpiece, the divine comedy, is a moving human drama, an unforgettable visionary journey through the infinite torment of hell, up the arduous slopes of purgatory, and on to the glorious realm of paradisethe sphere of universal harmony and eternal salvation. The divine comedy of dante alighieri by alighieri, dante. Dante alighieri divine comedy, inferno 5 which spreads abroad so wide a river of speech. The divine comedy the inferno, the purgatorio, and the paradiso. Dante the divine comedy hardcover january 1, 1948 by lawrence grant translator white author, gustav dore illustrator.
A 1948 edition of dante alighieris the divine comedy with illustrations by gustave dore. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Whenever a book will fit comfortably in a priority flat rate envelope, ill send it that way. The inferno, purgatorio, and paradiso a new translation into english blank verse dante alighieri, gustav dore, lawrence grant white on. Mar 1, 2018 dantes the divine comedy vintage book from 1948 by dante alighieri. Hannon has been the only constant member of the group, playing, in some instances, all of the nonorchestral instrumentation except drums. Divine comedy summary dante alighieri 126521 wrote his epic poem, the divine comedy, during the last thirteen years of his life circa 821, while in exile from his native florence. Inferno, purgatorio, and paradiso paradise, or heaven.
Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. An index of the divine comedy by dante by dante alighieri. Details a smart translation of dantes renowned work, the divine comedy. Just finished scrolling through the comments and noticed a lot of people recommending you read the entire divine comedy. American dante bibliography for 1955 dante society. Dantes the divine comedy vintage book from 1948 by dante. Inferno e o estado da alma apos a morte, mas e tambem o estado do. Divine comedy inferno purgatorio paradiso alighieri dore new deluxe hardcover. A complete listing and criticism of all english translations of at least one of the three books cantiche. The seven storey mountain is the 1948 autobiography of thomas merton, a trappist monk and a noted author of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. Pdf dante alighieri and his divine comedy in arabicislamic eyes. Features full page illustrations engravings by gustave dore. The divine comedy simple english wikipedia, the free.
I have up for auction the divine comedy of dante alighieri, hardcover edition published by pantheon books of new york in 1948. This is the translation at the center of the plot of the recent bestseller the dante club. Lot of 10 random nancy drew mystery books hardcover. Belonging in the immortal company of the great works of literature, dante alighieris poetic masterpiece, the divine comedy, is a moving human drama, an unforgettable visionary journey through the infinite torment of hell, up the arduous slopes of purgatory, and on to the glorious realm. Any person using this document file, for any purpose, and in any way does so at his or her own risk. English translations of dantes divine comedy wikipedia. The divine comedy the inferno, purgatorio and paradiso by dante alighieri. Oct 15, 2007 the authoritative translations of the inferno, the purgatorio, and the paradisotogether in one volume.
Having plunged to the uttermost depths of hell and climbed the mount of purgatory in parts one and two of the divine comedy, dante ascends to heaven in this third and final part, continuin. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. Written in the early 14th century, this text is translated from the italian by lawrence grant white. Dante alighieri and the divine comedy in popular culture wikipedia. For jorge luis borges the divine comedy was the best book literature has achieved. The divine comedy of dante alighieri by alighieri, dante seller james cummins bookseller published 1895 condition 34 blue morocco over cloth boards, t.
Divine comedy dante alighieri, first edition abebooks. The divine comedy is not a comedy at all, the title commedia refers to the fact that the journey starts from hell and ends with dantes visit to heaven and meeting with god and understanding of the mystery of reincarnation. The poems imaginative vision of the afterlife is representative of the. Authors larry niven and jerry pournelle wrote a modern sequel to the inferno, inferno 1976, in which a science. The divine comedy gustave dore art 1948 hardcover dante. Merton finished the book in 1946 at the age of 31, five years after entering gethsemani abbey near bardstown, kentucky. The divine comedy of dante alighieri pantheon books 1948 edition excellent ebay. Divine comedy, especially in its earlier versions is one of the most remarkable books written by man. The divine comedy by dante alighieri hardcover 1948 from the. The divine comedy by dante and a great selection of related books, art and. It is widely considered the preeminent work in italian literature, and is seen as one of the greatest works of world literature.
Indeed, he ridicules the hallowed opening lines of the inferno. Sep 01, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. With these words, dante plunges readers into the unforgettable world of the infernoone of the most graphic visions of hell ever created. No other poem in any language has had such a wide appeal. Find books like the divine comedy from the worlds largest community of readers. Divine comedy inferno by dante alighieri, first edition. The inferno, purgatorio, and paradiso a new translation into english blank verse hardcover january 1, 1948. The divine comedy is an epic poem a poem that is very long, like a story written by dante alighieri. New york, oxford university press, 1948 ocolc612744868. Sep 12, 2010 the divine comedy by dante alighieri is an epic poem written between 8 and his death in 21. Dantes divine comedy relates the allegorical tale of the. The divine comedy of dante alighieri pantheon books 1948. The divine comedy is a long italian narrative poem by dante alighieri, begun c. The divine comedy by dante alighieri hardcover 1948 from the bookstore and biblio.
The allegory that is so great a part of the divine comedy, croce declares, is nonpoesia, not poetry, and he makes fun of it. The complete narrative of the comedy is included in this edition. Belonging in the immortal company of the great works of literature, dante alighieris poetic masterpiece, the divine comedy, is a moving human drama, an unforgettable visionary journey through the infinite torment of hell, up the arduous slopes of purgatory, and on to the glorious realm of. The divine comedy the inferno, the purgatorio, and the. This portable document file is furnished free and without any charge of any kind. Notes on some lost historical books of sabians of harran in the ird and four. Thou art my master, and my author thou, thou art alone the one from whom i took.
To date, twelve studio albums have been released under the divine comedy name. Under jamess uncanny touch, seven long centuries drop away, and the great poem is startlingly fresh and new. The authoritative translations of the inferno, the purgatorio, and the paradisotogether in one volume. It is widely considered to be the preeminent work in italian literature 1 and one of the greatest works of world literature. Divided into three major sections inferno, purgatorio, and paradiso the narrative traces the journey of dante from darkness and. The divine comedy by dante aligheri was translated into french and spanish and other european languages well before it was first translated into english. It is widely considered to be the preeminent work in italian literature and one of the greatest works of world literature. Gustave dore 1948 dante alighieri the divine comedy inferno. Inferno e o estado da alma apos a morte, mas e tambem o estado do mundo visto. The divine comedy are a chamber pop band from northern ireland formed in 1989 and fronted by neil hannon. Belonging in the immortal company of the great works of literature, dante alighieris poetic masterpiece, the divine comedy, is a moving human drama, an unforgettable visionary journey through the infinite torment of hell, up the arduous slopes of purgatory, and on to the glorious realm of paradise the sphere of universal harmony and eternal salvation.
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