Description
Experience a modern translation of Dante's timeless epic with Steve Ellis's new version of The Divine Comedy. This extraordinary literary masterpiece has shaped art and culture since the 14th century, making it a must-read for literature enthusiasts and scholars alike. With 672 pages of profound poetry, this B-format paperback edition is perfect for diving into Dante's vision of the afterlife. Join the narrator on a transformative journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise, as he grapples with themes of greed, deception, and the quest for redemption. This translation showcases the powerful imagery and emotional depth of Dante's work in a fresh and engaging way, providing a deeper understanding of the universe and our place within it. Don’t miss out on exploring this cultural classic, brought to life with unparalleled clarity and vividness. Published in 2019 by Random House UK, this edition is brand new and perfect for both seasoned readers and those new to classical literature. Enjoy fast and reliable delivery options when you purchase The Divine Comedy today! Dive into the depths of human experience and emerge inspired by Dante's eternal wisdom and insight.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784871987
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 672
Description:
Poet and translator Steve Ellis completes his new version of Dante's Divine Comedy, the astonishing epic that has shaped art and culture since the 14th century
Discover this fresh, pacy, modern translation of an enduring literary classic.
Halfway through life, you find yourself lost, unsure of the right path. Greed, deception and pride have led you away from the ideals and dreams you cherished in younger days. How do you go on?
This is the starting point of one of the most extraordinary and important journeys in western literature, a stunningly ambitious flight of imagination and philosophy which has reverberated down the years since Dante Alighieri first wrote it down in the fourteenth century. The Divine Comedy is a vision of the afterlife, the three regions of Hell, Purgatory and Paradise, through which the narrator must journey in order to better understand the workings of the universe, the love of God, and his place in the world.
Poet and translator Steve Ellis translated the Inferno in 1994, and it was greeted with great acclaim. Now Ellis's translation of the entire poem is published here for the first time, and Dante's epic can be experienced afresh and in new glorious life and colour, the physicality and immediacy of Dante's verse rendered in English as never before.
A NEW TRANSLATION BY STEVE ELLIS
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784871987
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 672
Description:
Poet and translator Steve Ellis completes his new version of Dante's Divine Comedy, the astonishing epic that has shaped art and culture since the 14th century
Discover this fresh, pacy, modern translation of an enduring literary classic.
Halfway through life, you find yourself lost, unsure of the right path. Greed, deception and pride have led you away from the ideals and dreams you cherished in younger days. How do you go on?
This is the starting point of one of the most extraordinary and important journeys in western literature, a stunningly ambitious flight of imagination and philosophy which has reverberated down the years since Dante Alighieri first wrote it down in the fourteenth century. The Divine Comedy is a vision of the afterlife, the three regions of Hell, Purgatory and Paradise, through which the narrator must journey in order to better understand the workings of the universe, the love of God, and his place in the world.
Poet and translator Steve Ellis translated the Inferno in 1994, and it was greeted with great acclaim. Now Ellis's translation of the entire poem is published here for the first time, and Dante's epic can be experienced afresh and in new glorious life and colour, the physicality and immediacy of Dante's verse rendered in English as never before.
A NEW TRANSLATION BY STEVE ELLIS