This luxurious edition of Dante's timeless classic belongs on every book lover's bookshelf. The Inferno is the first part of Dante's masterpiece, The Divine Comedy. In this epic poem, Dante is led by the poet Virgil into the nine circles of Hell--limbo, lust, gluttony, greed, anger, heresy, violence, fraud, and treachery--culminating in a meeting with Satan himself. Along the way, he meets a number of interesting figures. The Divine Comedy, written in the early fourteenth century by Dante Alighieri, continues to be essential reading for lovers of literature. This elegant, highly giftable volume features: A stunning, foil-embossed, faux-leather cover The classic, unabridged translation by the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) Beautifully designed endpapers An introduction by Renaissance literature and history scholar John Lotherington A biography detailing the life and times of Dante Alighieri A must-have for every home library, The Inferno is a book that you'll reach for again and again, destined to grace your bookshelves for years to come. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, these deluxe classics editions include beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, Little Women, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, The Essential Tales of Edgar Allan Poe, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.
Dante Alighieri
Dante Alighieri was an Italian poet and philosopher born in Florence in 1265. His most notable work is "The Divine Comedy," a narrative poem that follows the author's journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise. This work is considered a masterpiece of world literature and a cornerstone of Italian literature. Dante's writing style is characterized by its intricate symbolism, vivid imagery, and profound philosophical insights. His contributions to literature include popularizing the use of vernacular language in poetry and shaping the development of the Italian literary tradition. Dante's impact on the literary genre of epic poetry and his enduring influence on Western literature make him one of the most celebrated and influential writers in history.
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