Dante's Pilgrimage Through Purgatory

By Maria Francesca Rossetti

Book Overview

Dante's Pilgrimage Through Purgatory is a book written by Maria Francesca Rossetti that explores the second part of Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy. The book is a detailed analysis of Dante's journey through Purgatory, where souls are punished for their sins but are also given a chance to repent and ascend to heaven. Rossetti provides a comprehensive explanation of the various levels of Purgatory and the sins that are punished in each level. She also delves into the symbolism and allegory used by Dante in his masterpiece, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the text. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Dante's Divine Comedy and the medieval worldview that it represents.THIS 82 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Shadow of Dante: Being an Essay Towards Studying Himself, His World and His Pilgrimage, by Maria Francesca Rossetti. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766104575.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: 1162905093
• ISBN13: 9781162905099
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"