Dante's Inferno And Other Translations (1903)

By Anonymous and Edward Wilberforce

Book Overview

Dante's Inferno And Other Translations (1903) is a book that contains a collection of translations of various literary works by Edward Wilberforce. The centerpiece of the book is the translation of Dante Alighieri's Inferno, which is the first part of the epic poem Divine Comedy. This translation captures the vivid imagery and complex symbolism of Dante's masterpiece, which depicts the poet's journey through Hell guided by the ancient Roman poet Virgil. In addition to the Inferno, the book includes translations of other works by Dante, such as the sonnets and the Vita Nuova, as well as translations of poems by Italian poets Petrarch and Tasso. The book also features translations of French poet Francois Villon's Ballades and English poet John Donne's Holy Sonnets. Wilberforce's translations are highly regarded for their accuracy and poetic beauty, and this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the literature of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The book includes an introduction by Wilberforce that provides historical and literary context for the works included, as well as notes and annotations to aid in understanding the translations. Overall, Dante's Inferno And Other Translations is a must-read for lovers of classic literature and poetry.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: 1104640112
• ISBN13: 9781104640118
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"