Dantesques: A Sonnet Companion To The Inferno (1903)

By George Arthur Greene

Book Overview

Dantesques: A Sonnet Companion To The Inferno (1903) is a book written by George Arthur Greene. The book serves as a companion to Dante Alighieri's Inferno, which is the first part of his epic poem, The Divine Comedy. The book is a collection of sonnets that are inspired by the characters, themes, and events of the Inferno. The sonnets are written in English and follow the traditional structure of a sonnet, which consists of 14 lines and a strict rhyme scheme. Each sonnet in the book is dedicated to a specific character or theme from the Inferno, such as Virgil, Beatrice, and the various circles of Hell. In addition to the sonnets, the book also includes a preface by the author, which provides background information on Dante and his work. The preface also explains the author's motivation for writing the sonnets and his approach to interpreting the Inferno. Overall, Dantesques: A Sonnet Companion To The Inferno (1903) is a literary work that offers readers a unique perspective on Dante's Inferno through the art of sonnet writing. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in Dante's work or in the history of Italian literature.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: 1166425819
• ISBN13: 9781166425814
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"