The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Paradise, Complete

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Sprache - Englisch

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The Divine Comedy is a classic Italian narrative poem by Dante Alighieri, which laid the foundations for the art of the Renaissance. It was completed a year before Dante's death in 1321. It is widely considered the most critical work in Italian literature and one of the greatest works of world literature. Constitutionally, it consists of three parts Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise. Here, we present the last part of the trilogy: Paradise.


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Dante Alighieri, born around 1265 in Florence, is revered as one of the greatest poets of the Middle Ages and a towering figure in world literature. His most renowned work, 'The Divine Comedy' (La Divina Commedia), is a profound allegorical epic poem that remains a cornerstone in the evolution of Italian literature and has significantly contributed to the modern vernacular. Dante's remarkable narrative takes the reader through the realms of the afterlife: Inferno (Hell), Purgatorio (Purgatory), and Paradiso (Paradise). Each offers a rich tapestry of medieval theology, philosophy, and poetics, intricately interwoven with Dante's personal political views and the socio-political landscape of his time. The third and final part, 'Paradise,' represents the soul's ascent to God, detailing an interpretation of heaven steeped in scholastic philosophy and Christian theology, underscored by the poet's command of lyrical meter and vivid imagery. Dante's literary style is characterized by his use of terza rima, an interlocking three-line rhyme scheme, and his deployment of a wide range of knowledge and references from classical antiquity to contemporary scholastic thought. His influence is pervasive in later literature and his works have been studied, translated, and celebrated for centuries for their artistic and intellectual significance.

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Publisher: DigiCat

Genre: Sprache - Englisch

Language: English

Size: 101 Pages

Filesize: 1.2 MB

ISBN: 8596547024491

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