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Dante's Divine Trilogy

By Alasdair Gray and Dante Alighieri
Series: Canons
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Dante's Divine Trilogy by Alasdair Gray and Dante Alighieri creatively adapts Dante's classic tales of an epic journey through the realms of the afterlife. The narrative explores the poet's descent into Hell, his ascent through Purgatory, and his ultimate arrival in Paradise, offering profound insights into human nature and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment. Gray's unique touch brings a fresh perspective to these timeless allegories, blending vivid illustrations and modern sensibilities with Dante's original vision.
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This book may appeal to you if you are captivated by classic literature reimagined through a creative lens. Alasdair Gray's unique illustrations and reinterpretations breathe fresh life into Dante Alighieri's vivid journey through the afterlife, combining art and poetry to offer a distinctive cultural and artistic experience.

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Dante's Divine Trilogy

Alasdair Gray's remarkable retelling of Dante's Divine Comedy; this edition brings Gray's Hell, Purgatory and Paradise together into a single edition for the first time.

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In this masterful retelling of one of the greatest works of world literature, Alasdair Gray—in his last work—offers an original translation in prosaic English rhyme. Lyrical and modern, this complete edition brings all three parts of Dante's epic journey through Hell and Purgatory and on to Paradise together in a single volume for the first time.

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Alasdair Gray's contribution to Dante's Divine Trilogy is lauded for its modern and lyrical translation, achieving a balance between contemporary language and fidelity to Dante's original text. Reviewers have praised Gray's imaginative reinterpretation, noting his unique style and creative brilliance. This work has been celebrated as a significant artistic accomplishment, enhancing the accessibility and appreciation of Dante's classic narrative.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786897022

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 February 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Canons

Edition: Main - Canons

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 287g

Pages: 432

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Alasdair Gray Arts & Culture Dante Alighieri General Fiction Non-Fiction Series: Canons

About the Author

Born in 1934, Alasdair Gray graduated in design and mural painting from the Glasgow School of Art. Since 1981, when Lanark was published by Canongate, he authored, designed and illustrated seven novels, several books of short stories, a collection of his stage, radio and TV plays and a book of his visual art, A Life in Pictures. In November 2019, he received a Lifetime Achievement award from the Saltire Society. He died in December 2019, aged eighty-five.

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