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The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri: Vol. 2, Purgatorio,Used
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In the early 1300s, Dante Alighieri set out to write the three volumes which make the up The Divine Comedy. Purgatorio is the second volume in this set and opens with Dante the poet picturing Dante the pilgrim coming out of the pit of hell. Similar to the Inferno (34 cantos), this volume is divided into 33 cantos, written in tercets (groups of 3 lines). The English prose is arranged in tercets to facilitate easy correspondence to the verse form of the Italian on the facing page, enabling the reader to follow both languages line by line. In an effort to capture the peculiarities of Dante's original language, this translation strives toward the literal and sheds new light on the shape of the poem. Again the text of Purgatorio follows Petrocchi's La Commedia secondo l'antica vulgata, but the editor has departed from Petrocchi's readings in a number of cases, somewhat larger than in the previous Inferno, not without consideration of recent critical readings of the Comedy by scholars such as Lanza (1995, 1997) and Sanguineti (2001). As before, Petrocchi's punctuation has been lightened and American norms have been followed. However, without any pretensions to being 'critical', the text presented here is electic and being not persuaded of the exclusive authority of any manuscript, the editor has felt free to adopt readings from various branches of the stemma. One major addition to this second volume is in the notes, where is found the Intercantica a section for each canto that discusses its relation to the Inferno and which will make it easier for the reader to relate the different parts of the Comedy as a whole.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of The Divine Comedy: Purgatorio? A: The main theme of Purgatorio revolves around the concept of redemption and the journey of the soul towards salvation. It explores the idea of purification and the importance of repentance.
- Q: How is Purgatorio structured in terms of cantos? A: Purgatorio is divided into 33 cantos, written in tercets, which are groups of three lines. This structure helps readers follow the poetic form closely.
- Q: What makes this edition of Purgatorio unique? A: This edition offers a translation that aims to capture the peculiarities of Dante's original Italian, allowing readers to compare the English prose with the Italian text side by side.
- Q: Who is the author of this edition of Purgatorio? A: The author of this edition is Robert M. Durling, who has also made specific editorial choices to enhance the readability of the text.
- Q: What publication date should I expect for this book? A: The Divine Comedy: Purgatorio was published on April 17, 2003.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with Dante? A: Yes, this edition is designed to be accessible for readers new to Dante, with notes and explanations that help contextualize the text.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of Purgatorio is available in a hardcover binding, ensuring durability for readers.
- Q: How many pages does this edition contain? A: This edition of Purgatorio contains a total of 704 pages.
- Q: Does this edition include any additional resources or notes? A: Yes, it includes notes that discuss the relationship between each canto and the Inferno, aiding readers in understanding the overall narrative of The Divine Comedy.
- Q: What condition is this book in? A: This edition of Purgatorio is in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a pristine copy.