Dante Alighieri

Divine Comedy, Cary's Translation, Hell (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Inferno, Italian for "Hell") is the first part of Italian writer Dante Alighieri's 14th-century epic poem Divine Comedy. It is followed by Purgatorio and Paradiso. The Inferno tells the journey of Dante through Hell, guided by the ancient Roman poet Virgil. In the poem, Hell is depicted as nine concentric circles of torment located within the Earth; it is the "realm ... of those who have rejected spiritual values by yielding to bestial appetites or violence, or by perverting their human intellect to fraud or malice against their fellowmen". As an allegory, the Divine Comedy represents the journey of the soul toward God, with the Inferno describing the recognition and rejection of sin.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: iOnlineShopping.com
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. März 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788832541144
• Artikelnr.: 55511004

Autorenporträt

Dante Alighieri is considered one of the preeminent figures in Italian literature, and indeed world literature. Born in Florence in 1265, his full name was Durante degli Alighieri, though he is commonly known by his short name, Dante. He was a philosopher and a literary theorist, as well as a poet. His most famous work, 'The Divine Comedy,' is widely heralded as a masterpiece of world literature and a profound embodiment of the medieval worldview. A compelling journey through the afterlife, 'The Divine Comedy' is subdivided into three parts: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. Dante's 'Inferno,' notably translated by Cary, depicts a descent through the circles of Hell, and is celebrated for its imaginative power, allegorical wisdom, and the striking use of terza rima. Dante's work is not simply of historical curiosity; it delves into the human psyche, exploring themes of love, justice, and redemption that resonate to this day. The poet's influence extends beyond literature; he is often credited with helping to shape the modern Italian language. His death in 1321 marked the end of an era, but his literary legacy continues to be avidly studied, serving as a cultural touchstone and inspiring countless generations of writers and thinkers.