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by Dante Alighieri (Author), John Aitken Carlyle (Translator)
Dante's Divine Comedy, The Inferno: A Literal Prose Translation, With The Text Of The Original Collated From The Best Editions, And Explanatory Notes (1849) is a book that offers a complete and literal prose translation of Dante Alighieri's famous work, The Inferno. The book also includes the original text of the poem, collated from the best editions available, and explanatory notes to help readers better understand the complex ideas and themes presented in the work. The Inferno is the first part of Dante's three-part epic poem, The Divine Comedy, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of Italian literature. The poem follows Dante as he journeys through the nine circles of Hell, encountering various sinners and witnessing their punishments. This edition of The Inferno aims to provide readers with a clear and accurate translation of the work, while also offering additional context and information to aid in understanding the poem's many references and allusions. It is a valuable resource for anyone looking to explore Dante's masterpiece in depth, whether for academic study or personal enrichment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
