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The Divine Comedy Of Dante Alighieri
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This First Volume Of Robert Durling'S New Translation Of The Divine Comedy Brings A New Power And Accuracy To The Rendering Of Dante'S Extraordinary Vision Of Hell, With All Its Terror, Pathos, And Humor. Remarkably True To Both The Letter And Spirit Of This Central Work Of Western Literature, Durling'S Is A Prose Translation (The First To Appear In Twentyfive Years), And Is Thus Free Of The Exigencies Of Meter And Rhyme That Hamper Recent Verse Translations. As Durling Notes, The Closely Literal Style Is A Conscious Effort To Convey In Part The Nature Of Dante'S Italian, Notoriously Craggy And Difficult Even For Italians. Rigorously Accurate As To Meaning, It Is Both Clear And Supple, While Preserving To An Unparalleled Degree The Order And Emphases Of Dante'S Complex Syntax.The Durlingmartinez Inferno Is Also Userfriendly. The Italian Text, Newly Edited, Is Printed On Each Verso Page; The English Mirrors It In Such A Way That Readers Can Easily Find Themselves In Relation To The Original Terza Rima. Designed With The Firsttime Reader Of Dante In Mind, The Volume Includes Comprehensive Notes And Textual Commentary By Martinez And Durling: Both Are Lifelong Students Of Dante And Other Medieval Writers (Their Purgatorio And Paradiso Will Appear Next Year). Their Introduction Is A Small Masterpiece Of Its Kind In Presenting Lucidly And Concisely The Historical And Conceptual Background Of The Poem. Sixteen Short Essays Are Provided That Offer New Inquiry Into Such Topics As The Autobiographical Nature Of The Poem, Dante'S Views On Homosexuality, And The Recurrent, Problematic Body Analogy (Hell Has A Structure Parallel To That Of The Human Body). The Extensive Notes, Containing Much New Material, Explain The Historical, Literary, And Doctrinal References, Present What Is Known About The Damned Souls Dante Meets From The Lovers Who Spend Eternity In The Whirlwind Of Their Passion, To Count Ugolino, Who Perpetually Gnaws At His Enemy'S Skulldisentangle The Vexed Party Politics Of Guelfs And Ghibellines, Illuminate Difficult And Disputed Passages, And Shed Light On Some Of Dante'S Unresolved Conflicts.Robert Turner'S Illustrations Include Detailed Maps Of Italy And Several Of Its Regions, Clearly Labeled Diagrams Of The Cosmos And The Structure Of Hell, And Eight Line Drawings Illustrating Objects And Places Mentioned In The Poem. With Its Exceptionally High Standard Of Typography And Design, The Durlingmartinez Inferno Offers Readers A Solid Cornerstone For Any Home Library. It Will Set The Standard For Years To Come.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of The Divine Comedy? A: The Divine Comedy explores themes of morality, redemption, and the human condition, depicting Dante's journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven.
- Q: Who is the author of this edition of The Divine Comedy? A: This edition is translated by Robert Durling, who aims to provide a clear and accurate rendering of Dante's original text.
- Q: How does this translation differ from previous versions? A: Durling's translation is a prose version that emphasizes literal accuracy, avoiding the constraints of meter and rhyme found in verse translations.
- Q: Is there any commentary provided in this volume? A: Yes, the volume includes comprehensive notes and textual commentary by Martinez and Durling, as well as sixteen essays exploring various aspects of the poem.
- Q: What is the page count of this edition? A: This edition contains a total of 672 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The Divine Comedy is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition was published on February 29, 1996.
- Q: Are there illustrations included in this book? A: Yes, the book includes illustrations, maps of Italy, diagrams of the cosmos and Hell, and line drawings of objects and places mentioned in the poem.
- Q: Is this a suitable edition for first-time readers of Dante? A: Yes, the Durling-Martinez Inferno is designed with first-time readers in mind, providing helpful notes and a clear layout.
- Q: What makes this edition a good addition to a home library? A: With its high-quality typography, design, and extensive commentary, this edition serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in Dante's work.