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Purgatorio

by Dante Alighieri

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Originally Dante Alighieri von dem Fegfeuer. · German

At the pinnacle of a grand and prolific career, W. S. Merwin has given us a shimmering new verse translation of the central section of Dante's Divine Comedy -- the Purgatorio. Led by Virgil, inspired by his love for Beatrice, Dante makes the arduous journey up the Mountain of Purgatory, where souls are cleansed to prepare them for the ultimate ascent to heaven. Presented with the original Italian text, and with Merwin's notes and commentary, this luminous new interpretation of Dante's great poem...

First published 1768 399 pages
Category
Poetry
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Must-Read
Author works
6
Editions known
216
Classification
DDC 851 LCC PQ-4306.00000000.A1 1932 851 d19pu, h737p851/.1AncientClassic LiteratureClassical & medievalContinental european fiction (fictional works by one author)Criticism and interpretationDante alighieri , 1265-1321
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ISBN 9780375708398 English
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