The Divine Comedy I
Inferno
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 14. December 2026
Book
Hardback
458 pages
978-1-041-12993-6 (ISBN)
Description
This new translation of Dante's Inferno, the first volume of the Divine Comedy, matches the poet's terza rima (interlocking rhyme structure) line-for-line and rhyme-for-rhyme.
Over 700 years after its first publication, The Divine Comedy remains a cornerstone of Italian literature. This facing-page translation of Inferno consists of the 36 canti exploring Dante's dramatic journey through the circles of hell in search of redemption, accompanied by extensive notes focusing on Dante's life and works.
Given the power of Dante's theological and dramatic vision and his central place in medieval poetry, this translation is a valuable resource for readers of medieval and Italian literature.
Over 700 years after its first publication, The Divine Comedy remains a cornerstone of Italian literature. This facing-page translation of Inferno consists of the 36 canti exploring Dante's dramatic journey through the circles of hell in search of redemption, accompanied by extensive notes focusing on Dante's life and works.
Given the power of Dante's theological and dramatic vision and his central place in medieval poetry, this translation is a valuable resource for readers of medieval and Italian literature.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Academic, Postgraduate, and Undergraduate Advanced
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-041-12993-6 (9781041129936)
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Persons
Len Krisak has translated numerous Latin poets, including Catullus, Virgil, Horace, and Ovid. He is the author of five books of his own verse, and the recipient of the Robert Frost and Richard Wilbur Prizes.
Joseph Pucci is Professor of Classics in the Program in Medieval Studies at Brown University, USA, where he teaches courses on classical, later, and medieval Latin language and literature. His publications include The Poetry of Alcuin of York: A Translation with Introduction and Commentary (2023).
Joseph Pucci is Professor of Classics in the Program in Medieval Studies at Brown University, USA, where he teaches courses on classical, later, and medieval Latin language and literature. His publications include The Poetry of Alcuin of York: A Translation with Introduction and Commentary (2023).
Content
Preface and Acknowledgements; Introduction; The Inferno