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Details:
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Leather Bound
ISBN: 9789124247577
Publisher: Wilco International
Age Range: 16+ (Adult Classic Literature)
Overview:
Discover one of the true cornerstones of world literature with this deluxe leather bound edition of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri. Combining Inferno, Purgatorio and Paradiso in a single elegant volume, this edition is built to be read, referenced and treasured for a lifetime. Ideal for students, collectors and anyone drawn to profound stories of morality, redemption and the human soul, this handsome hardback brings medieval Italy's greatest poetic achievement to your bookshelf in a binding worthy of the text itself.
About the Book:
The Divine Comedy is Dante Alighieri's towering fourteenth-century epic poem, tracing the poet's allegorical journey through Hell, Purgatory and Heaven in search of spiritual understanding. In Inferno, Dante descends through the nine circles of Hell guided by the Roman poet Virgil, encountering historical and mythological figures suffering punishments that mirror their earthly sins. The imagery is stark and unforgettable, and the moral framework Dante builds has influenced writers and thinkers for seven centuries. Purgatorio shifts the tone toward hope, as souls climb Mount Purgatory shedding their imperfections one terrace at a time, offering a meditation on discipline, patience and change. Paradiso completes the journey among the heavenly spheres, where Dante, now guided by his beloved Beatrice, contemplates divine love, light and ultimate truth. Together the three cantiche form a complete vision of the afterlife rooted in medieval theology and Dante's own political exile from Florence. This leather bound edition presents the complete text in a durable binding suited to both study and display, making it a fitting way to encounter a work widely regarded as the foundation of the Italian language.
Key Benefits:
- Complete text of Inferno, Purgatorio and Paradiso in one handsome leather bound volume
- Durable, high-quality binding designed to last and to be enjoyed for years of re-reading
- A foundational classic ideal for students, educators and lifelong lovers of literature
- Explores timeless themes of sin, redemption, justice and divine love
- Makes a striking gift for graduates, book collectors and fans of classic poetry
- An elegant addition to any home library or bookshelf display
About the Author:
Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) was a Florentine poet, philosopher and statesman widely credited as the father of the Italian language. Active in Florentine politics, Dante was exiled from his home city in 1301 amid factional conflict and spent the rest of his life moving between the courts of northern Italy. It was during this exile that he composed The Divine Comedy, weaving his political experiences, classical learning and Christian faith into an epic that continues to be studied and admired around the world nearly seven hundred years after his death.
Why You'll Love This Classic:
A beautifully bound, complete edition of one of literature's greatest epics, this Divine Comedy is built for readers who want a copy worth keeping - perfect for study, gifting or simply owning a true classic in style.
Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; this listing is for the UK edition with ISBN 9789124247577.
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