Penguin Classics editions of ‘The Divine Comedy’, Volumes 1-3. Published 1950, 1955 and 1962 respectively.
Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy" stands as a monumental work in the canon of world literature, notable for its intricate structure and profound allegorical depth. Composed in the early 14th century, this epic poem is divided into three parts: "Inferno," "Purgatorio," and "Paradiso," which together depict the soul's journey towards God. Dante's innovative use of the Tuscan vernacular and his rich, vivid imagery unfold a compelling narrative that explores themes of sin, redemption, and divine love, set against the backdrop of the political and religious turmoil of medieval Italy
Condition grading for Vol I: Very Good. Some foxing to both covers. Some creases to spine. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description. Includes a fair dust jacket.
Condition grading for Vol II: Fair. Two scuffs to front cover. Small tear to right edge of front cover. Pen price to title page, pen address to 4th inside page. Creased spine. Damage to bottom right corner of rear cover where it joins spine. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Condition grading for Vol III: Fair. Wear and some scuffs to spine. Creasing and bumping to top right section of front cover - creases carry through all inside pages. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Penguin Classics editions of ‘The Divine Comedy’, Volumes 1-3. Published 1950, 1955 and 1962 respectively.
Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy" stands as a monumental work in the canon of world literature, notable for its intricate structure and profound allegorical depth. Composed in the early 14th century, this epic poem is divided into three parts: "Inferno," "Purgatorio," and "Paradiso," which together depict the soul's journey towards God. Dante's innovative use of the Tuscan vernacular and his rich, vivid imagery unfold a compelling narrative that explores themes of sin, redemption, and divine love, set against the backdrop of the political and religious turmoil of medieval Italy
Condition grading for Vol I: Very Good. Some foxing to both covers. Some creases to spine. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description. Includes a fair dust jacket.
Condition grading for Vol II: Fair. Two scuffs to front cover. Small tear to right edge of front cover. Pen price to title page, pen address to 4th inside page. Creased spine. Damage to bottom right corner of rear cover where it joins spine. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Condition grading for Vol III: Fair. Wear and some scuffs to spine. Creasing and bumping to top right section of front cover - creases carry through all inside pages. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
