The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Paradise, Volume 1 by Dante Alighieri

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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 1
Note Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Paradise, Volume 1" by Dante Alighieri is a monumental allegorical poem written during the early 14th century, in the late Middle Ages. It is the third part of a trilogy that also includes "Inferno" and "Purgatorio," exploring themes of divine justice, redemption, and the relationship between Man and God. The work is a deep meditation on moral and spiritual philosophy, framed by an epic journey through Heaven. In this volume, Dante, guided by Beatrice—his idealized love—ascends through the celestial spheres of Paradise. Each canto unveils a new level of Heaven, filled with blessed souls who interact with Dante, providing insights about divine love and the nature of God's grace. Notable figures such as Justinian and various saints illustrate the rewards of a virtuous life and the complexities surrounding free will and predestination. Throughout their ascent, Dante grapples with profound theological questions, reconciling human imperfections with the notion of divine justice. Ultimately, "Paradise" serves as a climactic exploration of enlightenment, truth, and the eternal beauty of God. (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. 8796
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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