| Author |
Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321 |
| Illustrator |
Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883 |
| Translator |
Cary, Henry Francis, 1772-1844 |
| Title |
The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Paradise, Volume 3
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_Comedy
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Paradise, Volume 3" by Dante Alighieri is a poetic epic written during the early 14th century. This work is the third part of a monumental trilogy that explores themes of the afterlife and divine justice, focusing specifically on Dante's spiritual ascent through Paradise. Through the use of allegory, Dante presents a journey towards God and the examination of virtue, love, and enlightenment. In this volume, Dante, guided by Beatrice, ascends through the celestial spheres of Heaven, meeting various blessed souls who exemplify divine virtues. He experiences profound revelations and encounters spirits who discuss theological concepts, including faith, hope, and the nature of God. The narrative vividly describes the beauty and bliss of Paradise as Dante witnesses and seeks to understand the divine order of the universe. As he approaches the ultimate light of God, he prepares for an awe-inspiring vision that culminates in an ecstatic union with the divine, where all truths of existence are revealed, emphasizing the importance of love as the guiding force of creation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Epic poetry, Italian -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8798 |
| Release Date |
Aug 2, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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