The Divine Comedy by Dante
Abandon all hope, you who enter here.
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 encounters.
About the Author
Dante Alighieri was born in Florence Italy in 1265. In 1301, a political dispute lead to his exile from Florence. Over the next few years he made his home in Verona, Lucca and other cities. By 1310 he had written Inferno and Purgatorio, the first two books of his Divine Comedy. He wrote the third and concluding book, Paradiso, in the years after he found sanctuary in Ravenna in 1318.
An allegorical account of his wanderings in a spiritual wilderness and eventual salvation under the guidance of his beloved Beatrice, The Divine Comedy is recognised as Dante's masterwork and a landmark of world literature. He died in exile in 1321 and was buried in Ravenna.
Format: Paperback | 752 pages
Dimensions (cm): 19.7 x 12.9 x 4.6 | 590g
Publication Date: 18 Jun 1998
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Imprint: Oxford World's Classics
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
Language: English
Edition Statement: reissue
ISBN10: 0192835025
ISBN13: 9780192835024
Condition: Good
A vintage book that has been read but is in good condition. Some minor damage to the cover including minor scuff marks and minor creasing along the edges, and minor scratching, but no holes or tears. The majority of pages are undamaged with very, very minimal creasing, but no tearing. No pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text and no writing in margins. No missing pages.