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# Inferno (Divine Comedy): 1 (The Divine Comedy)

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Review: Anthony Esolen is a poet. This is more than ... - Anthony Esolen is a poet. This is more than a translation. Esolen has a feel for the language and the content that gets to the essence of Dante's work.
Review: A riveting journey into the depths of the afterlife - Inferno is Dante Alighieri's masterful first segment of the Divine Comedy, a riveting journey into the depths of the afterlife, painted with a palette of vivid imagery and profound allegory. Our intrepid narrator, Dante himself, finds himself astray in a dark, foreboding forest, symbolising his lost state in life. The Roman poet Virgil, embodying human reason, becomes his guide, leading Dante on an extraordinary descent through the nine concentric circles of Hell. Each circle is a tableau of poetic justice, where sinners endure punishments fitting their earthly transgressions. As they spiral downwards, the landscapes become increasingly harrowing, teeming with grotesque demons and tortured souls. Dante encounters figures from history and mythology, each ensnared in eternal damnation for sins such as lust, greed, and betrayal. The first circle, Limbo, houses virtuous non-Christians and unbaptised pagans, including Aristotle, Homer, and Socrates, who, while not sinful, did not accept Christ. As the descent continues, the sins and punishments grow more severe: from the lustful, who are swept ceaselessly by fierce winds, to the sowers of discord, grotesquely mutilated for all eternity. The poetry of Inferno is dense with symbolism and dark beauty. Dante's verse, with its intricate terza rima, captures the anguish and horror of Hell yet is interspersed with moments of tender human emotion and philosophical contemplation. The relationship between Dante and Virgil evolves beautifully, encapsulating a journey not just through Hell but also through human understanding and empathy. In the deepest circle of Hell, Dante encounters Satan, a tragic, monstrous figure trapped in ice, eternally devouring traitors. This chilling climax is a powerful symbol of the ultimate consequence of human sin and the perversion of divine order. Dante's journey through the Inferno is a tour of the results of moral failings and a personal odyssey. It is a quest for redemption, an exploration of human weakness and the potential for moral salvation through self-awareness and repentance.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 0812970063 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 574,562 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 456 in Epics 564 in Religious Poetry (Books) 871 in Classical, Early & Medieval Poetry |
| Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (279) |
| Dimensions  | 13.06 x 2.92 x 20.29 cm |
| Edition  | New edition |
| ISBN-10  | 9780812970067 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0812970067 |
| Item weight  | 374 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 528 pages |
| Publication date  | 9 Dec. 2003 |
| Publisher  | Modern Library Inc |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Anthony Esolen is a poet. This is more than ...
*by M***D on 15 June 2017*

Anthony Esolen is a poet. This is more than a translation. Esolen has a feel for the language and the content that gets to the essence of Dante's work.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A riveting journey into the depths of the afterlife
*by S***H on 25 November 2023*

Inferno is Dante Alighieri's masterful first segment of the Divine Comedy, a riveting journey into the depths of the afterlife, painted with a palette of vivid imagery and profound allegory. Our intrepid narrator, Dante himself, finds himself astray in a dark, foreboding forest, symbolising his lost state in life. The Roman poet Virgil, embodying human reason, becomes his guide, leading Dante on an extraordinary descent through the nine concentric circles of Hell. Each circle is a tableau of poetic justice, where sinners endure punishments fitting their earthly transgressions. As they spiral downwards, the landscapes become increasingly harrowing, teeming with grotesque demons and tortured souls. Dante encounters figures from history and mythology, each ensnared in eternal damnation for sins such as lust, greed, and betrayal. The first circle, Limbo, houses virtuous non-Christians and unbaptised pagans, including Aristotle, Homer, and Socrates, who, while not sinful, did not accept Christ. As the descent continues, the sins and punishments grow more severe: from the lustful, who are swept ceaselessly by fierce winds, to the sowers of discord, grotesquely mutilated for all eternity. The poetry of Inferno is dense with symbolism and dark beauty. Dante's verse, with its intricate terza rima, captures the anguish and horror of Hell yet is interspersed with moments of tender human emotion and philosophical contemplation. The relationship between Dante and Virgil evolves beautifully, encapsulating a journey not just through Hell but also through human understanding and empathy. In the deepest circle of Hell, Dante encounters Satan, a tragic, monstrous figure trapped in ice, eternally devouring traitors. This chilling climax is a powerful symbol of the ultimate consequence of human sin and the perversion of divine order. Dante's journey through the Inferno is a tour of the results of moral failings and a personal odyssey. It is a quest for redemption, an exploration of human weakness and the potential for moral salvation through self-awareness and repentance.

### ⭐ Review
*by S***M on 16 June 2023*

La tapa estaba dañada al llegar, con varias rascadas.

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