Twenty-Five Cantos From The Divina Commedia Of Dante (1897)

By C. Potter and Dante Alighieri

Book Overview

Twenty-Five Cantos From The Divina Commedia Of Dante is a book that was published in 1897 and features a selection of cantos from the famous Italian epic poem, The Divine Comedy, written by Dante Alighieri. The book includes twenty-five cantos, each of which tells a different part of Dante's journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven. The Divine Comedy is widely considered to be one of the greatest works of literature in the Western canon, and Dante's journey through the afterlife has had a profound influence on Western culture. This book provides readers with a condensed version of the poem, allowing them to experience some of its most important and memorable moments.The cantos included in this book cover a range of topics, from Dante's encounter with the souls of the damned in Hell to his ascent up the mountain of Purgatory. The book also includes some of the most famous characters and scenes from the poem, such as Dante's meeting with Virgil, his journey through the nine circles of Hell, and his encounter with Beatrice in Paradise.Overall, Twenty-Five Cantos From The Divina Commedia Of Dante provides readers with a glimpse into one of the greatest works of literature in history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in poetry, Italian literature, or the history of Western culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165146614
• ISBN13: 9781165146611
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"