Divine Comedy, Cary's Translation, Paradise by Dante Alighieri

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Author Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321
Translator Cary, Henry Francis, 1772-1844
Title Divine Comedy, Cary's Translation, Paradise
Note Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradiso_(Dante)
Credits Judith Smith and Natalie Salter
Summary "Paradise" by Dante Alighieri (translated by the Rev. H. F. Cary) is a poetic narrative and the third part of the epic poem "Divine Comedy," written during the early 14th century. The work explores themes of divine love and enlightenment as the protagonist, Dante, journeys through the celestial realms of Heaven. Accompanied by Beatrice, a symbol of divine wisdom, Dante seeks to comprehend the nature of God and the divine order of the universe. The opening of "Paradise" sets the stage for this celestial journey. Dante begins by invoking the Muse Apollo and expresses his desire to recount the divine experiences that surpass human understanding. He describes encountering bright souls within the heavens, revealing deep truths about divine justice, free will, and the harmonious order of creation. The dialogue between Dante and Beatrice reveals her guiding wisdom, as she instructs him on the nature of souls and the divine intention governing the universe. This introduction hints at the complexities of love, wisdom, and the transformative power of faith that will unfold throughout the narrative. (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
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EBook-No. 1007
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 4, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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