Description: The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description The Divine Comedy follows Dante on a symbolic journey through the realms of the afterlife: Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise. Dante encounters souls facing the consequences of their Earthly lives. Publisher Description Collectors Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket The Divine Comedy follows Dante on a symbolic journey through the realms of the afterlife: Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise. Guided by the poet Virgil and later by his beloved Beatrice, Dante encounters souls facing the consequences of their Earthly lives, each realm reflecting moral and spiritual lessons. Through vivid, allegorical landscapes and encounters, Dante grapples with themes of sin, redemption, and divine justice. This epic poem serves as both a personal and universal exploration of humanitys spiritual path toward enlightenment and union with the divine.The Divine Comedy holds immense historical importance as one of the greatest works of medieval literature, bridging classical thought with Christian theology. Written in vernacular Italian, it made complex spiritual ideas accessible to a wider audience, establishing Dante as the "Father of the Italian language." The poems themes of sin, redemption, and divine justice influenced Western thought on morality and spirituality. Its allegorical style and vivid imagery have inspired countless works in art, literature, and philosophy, leaving a lasting impact on Western culture and religious understanding. Author Biography Dante Alighieri, born in Florence in 1265, was a major Italian poet and thinker best known for his epic work The Divine Comedy. Growing up amid political turmoil in Florence, Dante joined the White Guelph faction and held public offices, but political conflicts led to his exile from Florence in 1302, an event that profoundly shaped his life and writings. During exile, he crafted The Divine Comedy, a visionary journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise, which combined personal reflection with broader spiritual themes.Dantes work was groundbreaking for its use of vernacular Italian rather than Latin, making his ideas accessible to a broader audience and solidifying Italian as a literary language. His themes of morality, divine justice, and the souls journey resonated widely and inspired future generations of writers and artists. His relationship with Beatrice Portinari, idealized in his early work La Vita Nuova, deeply influenced his depiction of divine love in The Divine Comedy, adding a personal layer to his theological exploration.Dante spent his later years moving between Italian courts, continuing his literary pursuits and philosophical reflections. He passed away in Ravenna in 1321, leaving an indelible mark on Western literature, religion, and culture. Today, he is celebrated as the "Father of the Italian language," and The Divine Comedy remains a foundational text that continues to inspire with its vision of the afterlife and human potential for spiritual growth. Details ISBN 1998621510 ISBN-13 9781998621514 Title The Divine Comedy Author Dante Alighieri Format Hardcover Year 2024 Pages 568 Publisher Revive Classics GE_Item_ID:168732084; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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