The Divine Comedy
| AUTHOR | Higgins, David H.; Higgins, David H.; Dante Alighieri et al. |
| PUBLISHER | Oxford University Press (05/15/2008) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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This single volume, blank verse translation of The Divine Comedy includes an introduction, maps of Dante's Italy, Hell, Purgatory, Geocentric Universe, and political panorama of the thirteenth and early fourteenth century, diagrams and notes providing the reader with invaluable guidance. Described as the "fifth gospel" because of its evangelical purpose, this spiritual autobiography creates a world in which reason and faith have transformed moral and social chaos into order. It is one of the most important works in the literature of Western Europe and is considered the greatest poem of the European Middle Ages. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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ISBN-13:
9780199535644
ISBN-10:
0199535647
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
752
Carton Quantity:
24
Product Dimensions:
5.20 x 1.70 x 8.10 inches
Weight:
1.20 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Price on Product,
Maps,
Table of Contents,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
GB
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Poetry | European - Italian
Dewey Decimal:
851.1
Library of Congress Control Number:
2008274353
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This single volume, blank verse translation of The Divine Comedy includes an introduction, maps of Dante's Italy, Hell, Purgatory, Geocentric Universe, and political panorama of the thirteenth and early fourteenth century, diagrams and notes providing the reader with invaluable guidance. Described as the "fifth gospel" because of its evangelical purpose, this spiritual autobiography creates a world in which reason and faith have transformed moral and social chaos into order. It is one of the most important works in the literature of Western Europe and is considered the greatest poem of the European Middle Ages. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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