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Ciaran Carson's translation of Dante's "Inferno" offers a fresh and dynamic interpretation, employing a contemporary idiom while preserving the original's intricate rhyme scheme. This version stands out for its poetic strength, akin to Seamus Heaney's "Beowulf" and Ted Hughes's "Tales from Ovid," making it a powerful modern response to a classic text. Carson's work captures the essence and intensity of Dante's epic, creating a translation that resonates with both depth and artistry.
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The Inferno of Dante Alighieri, Dante Alighieri
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- 2004
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- Title
- The Inferno of Dante Alighieri
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Dante Alighieri
- Publisher
- New York Review of Books
- Publisher
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 328
- ISBN13
- 9781590171141
- Category
- Poetry
- Description
- Ciaran Carson's translation of Dante's "Inferno" offers a fresh and dynamic interpretation, employing a contemporary idiom while preserving the original's intricate rhyme scheme. This version stands out for its poetic strength, akin to Seamus Heaney's "Beowulf" and Ted Hughes's "Tales from Ovid," making it a powerful modern response to a classic text. Carson's work captures the essence and intensity of Dante's epic, creating a translation that resonates with both depth and artistry.