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Charles S. Singleton's edition of the Divine Comedy, of which this is the first part, provides the Englishspeaking reader with everything he needs to read and understand Dantes great masterpiece.The Italian text here is in the edition of Giorgio Petrocchi, the leading Italian editor of Dante. Professor Singletons prose translation, facing the Italian in a lineforline arrangement on each page, is smooth and literate. The companion volume, the Commentary, marshals every point of information the reader may require: vocabulary; grammar; identification of Dantes characters; historical sources of some of the incidents and, where pertinent, excerpts from those sources in their original languages and in translation; profound clear analysis of the Divine Comedys basic allegory. There is a complete bibliography of every aspect of Dante studies.This first part of the Divine Comedy which is illustrated with maps of Italy and the region Dante knew especially, diagrams of the circles of Hell, and plates showing some of the historic sites mentioned by Dante in his poem.
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- Q: What is the main focus of The Divine Comedy, I. Inferno. Part 2? A: The Divine Comedy, I. Inferno. Part 2 focuses on Dante's journey through Hell, offering a detailed narrative of his experiences and encounters with various souls. It serves as an exploration of sin and its consequences.
- Q: Who is the author of this edition of The Divine Comedy? A: This edition is authored by Dante Alighieri, with a prose translation by Charles S. Singleton, a notable Dante scholar.
- Q: What features make this edition of The Divine Comedy unique? A: This edition features a line-for-line arrangement of the Italian text alongside Singleton's prose translation, comprehensive commentary, maps, diagrams, and a complete bibliography on Dante studies.
- Q: Is the Italian text included in this edition? A: Yes, the Italian text is included in this edition and is based on the edition by Giorgio Petrocchi, ensuring accuracy and authenticity.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 712 pages, providing an extensive look into Dante's Inferno.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition was published on February 1, 1990.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with Dante's works? A: Yes, this edition is designed for English-speaking readers and includes extensive commentary to help those unfamiliar with Dante's works understand the text.
- Q: Are there illustrations included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes illustrations such as maps of Italy and diagrams of the circles of Hell, enhancing the reader's experience.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring that it is free from any damage or wear.