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Purgatory by Dante

A new translation by Anthony Esolen
Illustrations by Gustave Dor>

Written in the fourteenth century by Italian poet and philosopher Dante Alighieri, The Divine Comedy>is arguably the greatest epic poem of all time--presenting Dante's brilliant vision of the three realms of Christian afterlife: Inferno, Purgatory, and Paradise. In this second and perhaps most imaginative part of his masterwork, Dante struggles up the terraces of Mount Purgatory, still guided by Virgil, in a continuation of his difficult ascent to purity. Anthony Esolen's acclaimed translation of>Inferno, Princeton professor James Richardson said, follows Dante through all his spectacular range, commanding where he is commanding, wrestling, as he does, with the density and darkness in language and in the soul. It is living writing. This edition of>Purgatory includes an appendix of key sources and extensive endnotes--an invaluable guide for both general readers and students.

A new translation by Anthony Esolen
Illustrations by Gustave Dor>

Written in the fourteenth century by Italian poet and philosopher Dante Alighieri, The Divine Comedy>is arguably the greatest epic poem of all time--presenting Dante's brilliant vision of the three realms of Christian afterlife: Inferno, Purgatory, and Paradise. In this second and perhaps most imaginative part of his masterwork, Dante struggles up the terraces of Mount Purgatory, still guided by Virgil, in a continuation of his difficult ascent to purity. Anthony Esolen's acclaimed translation of>Inferno, Princeton professor James Richardson said, follows Dante through all his spectacular range, commanding where he is commanding, wrestling, as he does, with the density and darkness in language and in the soul. It is living writing. This edition of>Purgatory includes an appendix of key sources and extensive endnotes--an invaluable guide for both general readers and students.
SKU CIN0812971256VG
ISBN 13 9780812971255
ISBN 10 0812971256
Title Purgatory
Author Dante
Series The Divine Comedy
Condition Very Good
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Random House USA Inc
Year published 2004-03-09
Number of pages 544
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
Note This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us