The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Purgatory, Volume 4 by Dante Alighieri

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Author Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321
Illustrator Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883
Translator Cary, Henry Francis, 1772-1844
Title The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Purgatory, Volume 4
Note Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Purgatory, Volume 4 by Dante Alighieri" is a poetic epic written during the early 14th century. This volume serves as a continuation of Dante's exploration of the afterlife, focusing specifically on Purgatory, where souls are purified in preparation for their ascent to Paradise. The likely topic of the book revolves around themes of redemption, morality, and the journey of the soul towards God. In this section of "Purgatory," Dante, guided by the Roman poet Virgil, encounters various souls who are experiencing penance for their earthly sins, such as avarice and gluttony. Throughout these cantos, Dante speaks with several characters, including historical figures and allegorical representations, each sharing their stories and the lessons learned from their punishment. The transformative power of repentance and the importance of divine grace are central themes, as the souls seek to cleanse their sins and elevate themselves toward salvation. As Dante progresses through Purgatory, he grapples with profound questions of human nature, love, and the eternal quest for holiness, ultimately leading to a greater understanding of divine justice and mercy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Epic poetry, Italian -- Translations into English
Subject Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 8793
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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