Die Göttliche Komödie by Dante Alighieri
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| Author | Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321 |
|---|---|
| Title | Die Göttliche Komödie |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_Comedy https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6ttliche_Kom%C3%B6die |
| Contents |
Die Hölle Das Fegefeuer Das Paradies |
| Credits | Produced by Mike Pullen |
| Summary | "Die Göttliche Komödie" by Dante Alighieri is an epic poem written in the 14th century. The work is divided into three main parts: Inferno (Hell), Purgatorio (Purgatory), and Paradiso (Paradise), with the opening portion introducing the protagonist's harrowing journey through Hell. The poem explores themes of sin, redemption, and the human soul's quest for divine truth, illuminated by Dante’s vivid allegorical imagery. The opening of "Die Göttliche Komödie" begins with Dante finding himself lost in a dark and perilous forest, symbolizing confusion and sin. He encounters various beasts that block his way, representing different vices: a leopard of lust, a lion of pride, and a she-wolf of greed. Overcome by despair, Dante is rescued by the Roman poet Virgil, who offers to guide him through the infernal realms. As they journey together, Virgil explains the nature of the souls they will encounter, laying the groundwork for Dante’s exploration of the consequences of human actions and the journey toward salvation. This opening sets a profound tone for the allegorical and spiritual voyage that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Italian poetry -- To 1400 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8085 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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