Dante Alighieri Books

Reproductions of Dore's scenes from the Inferno, Purgatorio and Paradiso are accompanied by lines from Longfellow's translation

In the Divine Comedy Dante Alighieri takes up the theme of the journey which had been present in literature since remote times. But he does not tell of the epic deeds of legendary it is he himself, the protagonist of this great adventure; a person in flesh and blood, who takes his experience of the world and its history to the world of the dead. The poet’s message of hope is addressed to men of all times, since he with his intelligence and faith had been able to get an insight into the mysteries of the universe and contemplate God’s presence.

This two-volume work features a facing-page format with Italian text alongside the author's translation in the first volume. The second volume delves into a comprehensive study of Dante's Paradiso, where the author analyzes existing scholarly commentary and shares his own insights and interpretations, enriching the reader's understanding of the text.

Dante is a struggling artist. His hopes and dreams are shattered by the world harshly looked down upon. Lost his job and tormented by his own demons. But he has more to fear. Something monstrous. Something much, much more…Haunted by horrifying nightmares of a world that are beyond the senses of exquisite pleasure and pain imaginable. He slowly spirals down into his personal hell – breaking away any hope and his own sanity.Plagued by questions of what is real and what is hallucination caused by his madness. In these moments, he would be aided him by the kindness of a mysterious redhead woman. But is she really a friend or a foe?Dante will soon face the terror of his nightmares and his personal tormentors – triggering a dark path that would change his destiny forever.

Dante's first major work links 31 poems inspired by his love of Beatrice, with a prose narrative that celebrates the subject of love while commenting on the nature of the poet's art.

Dante Alighieri's lyrical collection showcases his poetic evolution, highlighting the foundation for his renowned works, Vita nuova and Divine Comedy. Initially influenced by troubadour love poetry, Dante eventually mastered various poetic forms of his era, including canzone, sonnet, and ballad. This anthology reflects his journey through different genres, revealing the depth and breadth of his artistic development.

Exploring the depths of modern sin, the narrative follows a man's harrowing journey through hell, where he confronts the torments faced by various sinners. From gluttons encased in gold to heretics in fiery cells, each level reveals unique punishments reflective of contemporary moral failings. The protagonist encounters mythic figures like Minos and Cerberus, ultimately facing the Devil, portrayed not as a mere villain but as a complex being. This thought-provoking reimagining challenges perceptions of faith and morality in a surreal, modern context.

Selected for its cultural significance, this work preserves the integrity of the original artifact, including copyright references and library stamps. It serves as an important piece of civilization's knowledge base, providing insights into historical perspectives and scholarly contributions. The reproduction aims to maintain authenticity, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the historical context and preservation of literary works.

Covering the early 1280s to around 1308, this collection features Dante's early and more mature poems leading up to the Divine Comedy. Patrick Diehl’s translation presents a comprehensive volume of Dante's shorter poetry, excluding only those poems included in the Vila nuova. The anthology showcases several masterpieces of medieval poetry, providing insight into Dante's artistic evolution and development as a poet.

Dante Alighieri paved the way for modern literature, while creating verse and prose that remain unparalleled for formal elegance, intellectual depth, and emotional grandeur. The Portable Dante contains complete verse translations of Dante's two masterworks, The Divine Comedy and La Vita Nuova, as well as a bibliography, notes, and an introduction by eminent scholar and translator Mark Musa.