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HELL: Dante's Divine Trilogy Part One. Decorated and Englished in Prosaic Verse by Alasdair Gray

HELL: Dante's Divine Trilogy Part One. Decorated and Englished in Prosaic Verse by Alasdair Gray

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Dante's La Divina Commedia, a masterpiece of world literature, is now available in a new translation by Alasdair Gray in prosaic English rhyme. This edition brings the classic text alive for the twenty-first century, combining the two great literary minds of Dante and Gray.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 04 October 2018
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd

One of the greatest works of world literature, completed in 1320, Dante's La Divina Commedia tells the story of his journey through Hell, Purgatory, and finally Heaven. In this new edition of Dante's masterpiece, Alasdair Gray offers an original translation in prosaic English rhyme. Accessible, modern, and sublimely decorated, this remarkable edition brings the classic text to life for the twenty-first century, uniting two great literary minds separated by seven hundred years.

Dante's La Divina Commedia is considered one of the greatest works of world literature, completed in 1320. It tells the story of his journey through Hell, Purgatory, and finally Heaven. In this new edition, Alasdair Gray offers an original translation in prosaic English rhyme, making the text more accessible and modern for readers of the twenty-first century. The edition is beautifully decorated, with three parts that bring the classic text to life.


The translation by Gray is accessible and modern, while still retaining the beauty and complexity of Dante's original work. The three parts of the edition allow readers to follow Dante's journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven, and to explore the themes of sin, redemption, and the nature of God and the universe. Gray's use of rhyme adds a unique and engaging element to the text, making it more enjoyable and memorable.


Overall, this new edition of Dante's La Divina Commedia is a remarkable achievement that brings the classic text to life for a new generation of readers. It is a testament to the enduring power of great literature and the ability of translators to bring centuries-old works to new audiences.

Weight: 288g
Dimension: 143 x 240 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786892539
Edition number: Main

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