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Inferno

By Dante Alighieri
Series: Hackett Classics
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Inferno by Dante Alighieri is a profound narrative poem that explores the journey through the circles of Hell. This version features the original Italian text alongside a carefully crafted English translation that occasionally employs rhyme, particularly in key passages and canto endings, to echo Dante’s terza rima. It serves as both a literary treasure and an invaluable resource for study, with clear notes, a detailed introduction by a renowned Dante scholar, a diagram of Hell, and a helpful index of characters.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for students, educators, and enthusiasts of classic literature and poetry, especially those interested in Italian Renaissance works and Dante’s masterful storytelling. This edition is particularly suited for readers who appreciate insightful commentary and a translation that supports oral reading and classroom discussion.

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This edition offers a bilingual text and features a new translation of the best known canticle of The Divine Comedy by the accomplished translator of Virgil's Aeneid and Homer's Iliad and Odyssey .

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An attractive new alternative as both a translation and a pedagogical tool. The volume includes an excellent introduction by Dante scholar Steven Botterill (Univ. of California, Berkeley), clear and informative notes by lifelong Dantist Anthony Oldcorn, a concise bibliographical note that indicates some important sources on Dante in print and online, and a diagram of Hell. The Index of the Damned lists characters who appear in the canticle.

The translator's preface explains Lombardo's choices as he faced the always-challenging task of rendering Dante's poetry into English. Among the most interesting choices are the occasional use of rhyme—especially in key passages and at the end of each canto, where interlocking rhymes that mimic Dante's terza rima are consistently employed—and an emphasis on creating a version that works well as an oral presentation, following the long tradition of private, public, and theatrical readings of the poem.

The volume includes the original Italian text, thus facilitating classroom references and comparisons.

--Rebecca West (Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, University of Chicago) in Choice

Series: Hackett Classics

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Ted Humphrey praises Stanley Lombardo's translation for its poetic mastery and engaging readability, noting its appeal both in academic settings and personal reading. The translation is celebrated for its oral presentation style and scholarly depth without overwhelming readers, making Dante’s challenging work accessible and compelling. Readers and students alike have been captivated by this compelling rendition of a classic text.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780872209176

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2009

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Illustration: 3 line art

Contributors:

  • Translated by Stanley Lombardo
  • Introduction by Steven Botterill
  • Notes by Anthony Oldcorn
  • Translated by Stanley Lombardo

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 567g

Pages: 512

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Arts & Culture Classic Poetry Dante Alighieri Non-Fiction Poetry Series: Hackett Classics

About the Author

Stanley Lombardo is Professor of Classics, University of Kansas.

Steven Botterill is Associate Professor of Italian Studies, University of California, Berkeley.

Anthony Oldcorn is Emeritus Professor of Italian Studies, Brown University.

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