The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri Paperback Book

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Rent The Divine Comedy

Author: Dante Alighieri

Format: Quality Paperback

Publisher: Empire Books

Published: Jun 2011

Genre: History - General

Pages: 412

Synopsis

The historical and cultural significance of Dante Alighieri s masterpiece The Divine Comedy cannot be overstated. Dante s poetry takes the reader on a multi-layered journey, one through which he or she experiences this literary master s unique aesthetic and spiritual sensibilities. The Divine Comedy also presents the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of medieval Italian thought and its bearing on Western theology and culture. This lyrical allegory of a journey from the depths of Hell to Paradise is a moving read in its own right and its influence upon world literature unchallenged.

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