s Divine Comedy Inferno Purgatorio Paradiso Hardback

This luxurious hardback edition presents Dantes celebrated work, The Divine Comedy, with opulent gold cover embossing, striking illustrated page edges and 135 classic illustrations by Gustave Dor. Dantes Divine Comedy is regarded as a masterpiece of medieval literature, telling the story of Dantes descent into hell, his journey through purgatory and eventual ascent into heaven, with Virgil as his guide. Along with stirring adventures and boundless imagination are Dantes reflections on spirituality and the nature of faith and reason in the world. From the pilgrims deepening insight into the workings of evil and moral choice (Hell) through to the dramatization of the nature and purpose of moral conversion (Purgatory) to the blissfully mystical ascent before God (Paradise), Dantes cosmic vision remains unparalleled. This beautiful hardback edition, with gold foil accents and stunning printed edges, includes Henry W. Longfellows classic translation, 135 magnificent, fullpage illustrations by Gustave Dor and a brilliant introduction by Anna AmariParker, full of accessible analysis of Dantes allegorical tale. ABOUT THE SERIES Arcturus Epic Classics brings together stunning hardback gift editions of classic works, presented with striking illustrated page edges and illustrated throughout by such greats as Gustave Dor and Harry Clarke. | Dante Alighieri Dante's The Divine Comedy - Inferno, Purgatorio, Paradiso Hardback