La Divina Commedia

<p><i>La Divina Commedia</i> or The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri is one of the most important works in Italian literature and a cornerstone of Western canon. This edition focuses on the first part of the epic poem Inferno which vividly depicts Dante's journey through Hell. Guided by the Roman poet Virgil Dante encounters a landscape of suffering populated by figures from classical history and Florentine society each enduring punishments fitting their earthly sins.</p> <p>Alighieri's work is not only a profound exploration of sin and redemption but also a complex political and philosophical commentary on the state of 14th-century Italy. Written in vernacular Italian Inferno helped to establish the Tuscan dialect as the standard for the Italian language. This 1807 edition offers readers a chance to experience the enduring power and beauty of Dante's vision.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>