An epic and searing poem, that takes the reader on an intense journey through the darkest pits of hell. Hackett classics english and italian edition by dante alighieri, anthony oldcorn. This penguin classics edition is translated and edited with an introduction and notes by robin kirkpatrick. For a modern english translation also buy the penguin. Dante s inferno is one of the best and enduring works of western civilization. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
A faithful yet totally original contemporary spin on a classic, dantes inferno as interpreted by acclaimed artist sandow birk and writer marcus sanders is a journey through a hell that bears an eerie semblance to our own world. Read the inferno by dante alighieri available from rakuten kobo. A new verse translation, bilingual edition italian edition dante isbn 0374524521 176 copies separate the divine comedy, part 1. Dante inferno and purgatory and paradise 2 vols altemus edition gustave dore. Get the best deals on dantes inferno books when you shop the largest. Belonging in the immortal company of the works of homer, virgil, milton, and. A dramatic read of the inferno of dante by dante alighieri audio book.
What is the value of dantes inferno book, translated by the. Previously published in a deluxe, finepress edition to wide praise, and accompanied by national exhibitions, this striking paperback edition of dante s inferno is a genuinely provocative and insightful adaptation for a new generation of readers. As important and classic as the day it was written over 600 years ago. Dores masterpieces series 78 henry altemus company. Dantes inferno illustrated by gustave dore altemus. As the opening part of dante s epic of poetry, the divine comedy, the inferno introduces dante as a character. New introductions commissioned from todays top writers and scholars. Dante alighieri 126521 and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Aug 12, 2012 what is the value of dantes inferno book, translated by the rev. They list the same booksthe dore bible gallery, paradise lost, dante s inferno and dante s purgatory and paradise. This is the altemus edition, following several editions by cassell.
Antique book dantes inferno alighieri illus gustave dore. They list the same booksthe dore bible gallery, paradise lost, dantes inferno and dantes purgatory and paradise. Dante alighieri henry francis cary gustave dore abebooks. Henry francis cary and illustrated with the designs of gustave dore. The binding is in very good shape as well as the inside of the book. Illustrated by gustave dore published by henry altemus 507, 509, 511 and 5 cherry street philadelphia circa 1890 the titlepage is undated.
Basically i used the audiobook read by steven weber to replace my inner voice, i invested in the first edition to read along with thoughts being that if i invested money it would be further incentive and i. Dantes purgatory and paradise translated from the original of dante alighieri by henry francis cary and illustrated by gustave dore. Inferno is the first part of dante s epic poem the divine comedy, revealing the eternal punishment reserved for such sins as greed, selfdeception, political doubledealing and treachery. Dantes inferno translated from the original of dante alighieri by henry francis cary and illustrated by gustave dore. Dantes inferno, translated from the original of dante alighieri by henry francis cary, m. Hell penguin classics alighieri, dante isbn 0140440062 165 copies separate. Dante alighieri, the divine comedy fine illustrated edition of dante s inferno published by cassell. Dante s divine comedy is one of the most important and longlasting works for literature. Translated from the original of dante alighieri by henry francis cary. Abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books.
The woodcut illustrations were done by french artist gustave dore. Gustave dore paperback or softback by alighieri, dante and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Dantes inferno, from the original of dante alighieri and illustrated. Dantes inferno illustrated by gustave dore altemus edition. Dante alighieri has 878 books on goodreads with 755495 ratings. Dantes inferno translated from the original of dante alighieri by the rev. Belonging in the immortal company of the works of homer, virgil, milton, and shakespeare, dante alighieris poetic maste. The divine comedy of dante alighieri the inferno kindle edition published december 18th 2012 kindle edition, 340 pages authors. Jan 26, 2016 dante s divine comedy has been translated maybe 1,000 times with varying success and now robert pinsky has dared to try by translating the first book, the inferno, and has produced an eminently readable and successful translation. Still the place does bear a close resemblance to dante s inferno, a book he read in college, and his guide benito, is italian.
In 1998 he won the prestigious dante prize from the dante society of. Masterpieces of the illustrated book series by alighieri, dante. Cary, henry francis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Inferno by dante, illustrated gustave dore, hardcover. Commedia, later christened divina by giovanni boccaccio, written by dante alighieri between 8 and his death in 21, is widely considered the central epic poem of italian literature, the last great work of literature of the. What is the value of dantes inferno book, translated by the rev. Dante s epic, the inferno is brought to the reader in this superbly presented edition. One of the worlds great literary masterpieces, the divine comedy is at its heart an allegorical tale regarding mans search for divinity. Dante alighieri was born in florence, italy in the middle of the th century and what is principally known of him comes from his own writings. We see the poet lost in a dark wood, and promptly confronted by three mighty beasts. This edition of dantes inferno was originally published in 1895 by henry altemus of philadelphia, and translated by henry francis cary. Translated by henry francis cary, from the original of dante alighieri, and illustrated with the designs of m. Dantes inferno translated henry francis by dante alighieri. Ea made an interesting move by deciding to release a.
The literary classic that inspired the epic video game from electronic arts. Opening the book we stand face to face with the poet, wrote william dean howells of longfellows dante, and when his voice ceases we may marvel if he has not sung to us. Includes an exclusive 16page fullcolor insert and a special introduction from the games executive producer. Green cloth, pictoral front cover gold, silver, black. Vintage dantes inferno gustave dore rev cary new edition. Altemus edition of dantes inferno, illustrated by gustav.
The inferno of dante dantes inferno complete audio book. Inferno is the first part of dantes epic poem the divine comedy, revealing the eternal punishment reserved for such sins as greed, selfdeception, political doubledealing and treachery. Dantes inferno illustrated by gustave dore altemus edition henry francis cary, gustave dore on. Basically i used the audiobook read by steven weber to replace my inner voice, i invested in the first edition to read along with thoughts being that if i invested money it would be further incentive and i sat in a dark room to block out all stimulus other than the words using a reading lamp aimed only at the book. This is a green cover of the altemus edition of dante s inferno translated from the original of dante alighieri by henry francis cary, m. In the back of the book there are sheets to record purchasers names and addresses. Magnificently illustrated folio edition of dantes inferno. What is the value of dantes inferno book, translated by. Dantes famous vision of hell, illustrated by gustave dores exceptional.
Describing dantes descent into hell midway through his life with virgil as a guide, inferno depicts. Dantes purgatory and paradise by dante alighieri illustrated by gustave dore henry altemus 507, 509, 511, and 5 cherry st. The timeless classic of a journey through the horrors of hell, dantes inferno, is the read more. Make offer dantes inferno, illustrated by gustave dore henry altemus company 1889 fore edge painting, poetical works of walter scott, lord of the isles 1876 ed. Gustave dore, new edition, with critical and explanatory notes, life of dante, and chronology, published by p. This edition of the inferno revives the famous henry wadsworth longfellow translation, which first introduced dantes literary genius to a broad american audience. Still the place does bear a close resemblance to dantes inferno, a book he read in college, and his guide benito, is italian. Matthew pearl is the author of the novel the dante club, published by random house, and is a graduate of harvard university and yale law school. Italian for hell is the first part of italian writer dante alighieris 14thcentury epic poem divine comedy. Dantes inferno, illustrated by gustave dore henry altemus company 1889. A new verse translation bilingual edition published september 1st 1997 by farrar, straus and giroux paperback, 464 pages.
Henry altemus company dores masterpieces series 78. Inferno, dante alighieri the divine comedy is a long narrative poem by dante alighieri, begun c. Henry wadsworth longfellow, american poet, educator, and linguist, wrote many long narrative poems, including the song of hiawatha, evangeline, and the courtship of miles standish. Inferno hackett classics english and italian edition by dante alighieri, anthony oldcorn, et al. In the poem, hell is depicted as nine concentric circles of torment located within the earth. Inside the back cover is a representative spine for the series. The divine comedy of dante alighieri pantheon books 1948 edition excellent. Dante alighieri 1265 21, translated by henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882 the divine comedy italian. Dantes inferno 1890 illustrated by gustave dore henry. Inferno by dante, illustrated gustave dore abebooks. The inferno tells the journey of dante through hell, guided by the ancient roman poet virgil. See more ideas about dantes inferno, dante alighieri and gustave dore. An altemus edition of dantes inferno, illustrated by gustave dore.
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