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Dante Explorer
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A journey through the afterlife of Inferno, Purgatory, and Paradise with Dante. It includes illustrations and summaries of each world with commentary.
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A Chat with a Pope
Dante and Virgil enter a rocky area filled with holes. Sticking out of these holes are twitching legs and feet with flames coming off them. This is the circle of the Simonists, those who sold church offices. Dante has a bizarre conversation with o...
Journey to the Pit of Hell
Dante leaves the usurers and rejoins Virgil where he is instructed to mount the back of the monster Geryon. Dante and Virgil take a terrifying, slow, spiraling trip down to the next level of Hell. This level has ten ravines like concentric circles ...
Which Translation Should I Read?
Choosing which translation of Dante’s Divine Comedy to read is a very subjective and personal decision. Any translation involves balancing the meaning, feel, and artistry of the work, normally at the expense of at least one of these qualities....
A Beginners Guide to Dante
Reading Dante’s Divine Comedy for the first time can be confusing. The poem includes references to classical literature, medieval theology, Italian politics, and literary issues that scholars are still debating. In addition, there are many tr...
The Moneylenders
Out of the pit where Dante’s belt was thrown rises a terrifying monster with the head of a man, the body of a serpent, and the tail of a scorpion. This is Geryon, who “swims” through the murky air of the abyss, undulating his body...
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This blog is currently rated a 10.00 out of a possible 10 based on 2 comments.
Jane @ Kidzarama Said:
I've always wondered what Dante was all about and just never got around to reading it. This is a fantastic summary, and I'm really enjoying it.
Next on the list, checking the book out at our local library. :)
