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The Portable Dante (Penguin Classics),Used
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The famed Italian poet Dante Alighieris two masterworksThe Divine Comedy and La Vita Nuovain one volumeA Penguin ClassicAs a philosopher, he wedded classical methods of inquiry to a Christian faith. As an autobiographer, he looked unsparingly at his own failures to depict universal struggles. As a visionary, he dared draw maps of Hell, with Purgatory and Paradise, and populate all three realms with recognizable human beings. As a passionate lover, he became a poet of bereavement and renunication. As all of these, Dante Alighieri paved the way for modern literature, while creating verse and prose that remain unparalleled for formal elegance, intellectual depth, and emotional grandeur.The Portable Dante captures the scope and fire of Dantes genius as thoroughly as any single volume can. It contains complete verse translations of The Divine Comedy and La Vita Nuova, as well as a bibliography, notes, and an introduction by the eminent scholar and translator Mark Musa.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the Englishspeaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as uptodate translations by awardwinning translators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are the main works included in The Portable Dante? A: The Portable Dante includes complete verse translations of Dante Alighieri's two masterworks: The Divine Comedy and La Vita Nuova.
- Q: Who is the translator of The Portable Dante? A: The Portable Dante features translations and introductions by the eminent scholar and translator Mark Musa.
- Q: What is the publication date of The Portable Dante? A: The Portable Dante was published on July 29, 2003.
- Q: How many pages does The Portable Dante have? A: The Portable Dante contains a total of 704 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of The Portable Dante? A: The Portable Dante is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is The Portable Dante a new or used book? A: The Portable Dante is in new condition.
- Q: What category does The Portable Dante fall under? A: The Portable Dante is categorized under Classics.
- Q: Does The Portable Dante include any additional resources? A: Yes, The Portable Dante includes a bibliography, notes, and an introduction by Mark Musa.
- Q: What makes The Portable Dante significant in literature? A: The Portable Dante is significant as it captures the scope and fire of Dante’s genius, influencing modern literature with its unparalleled formal elegance and emotional depth.
- Q: Is The Portable Dante suitable for academic study? A: Yes, The Portable Dante is suitable for academic study, as it provides authoritative texts along with scholarly notes and a comprehensive introduction.