The Divine Comedy (Translated by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow with an Introduction by Henry Francis Cary)

At the core of this literary masterpiece lies an allegorical journey exploring humanity's quest for divinity. Divided into three parts—Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso—Dante's narrative traverses Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven, layered with rich historical, moral, and political contexts. Written in Italian to reach a broader audience, this work defies the norms of its time, as serious literature was typically in Latin. This edition features Longfellow's English verse translation and an introduction by Cary, highlighting its enduring influence and accessibility.