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Describing Dante's second stage in his arduous journey to redemption, Purgatory features a host of unforgettable scenes and characters, and arguably some of the best poetry to be found in the Divine Comedy. The gloom, torments and evils of Hell have been left behind, but Dante's ascent of Mount Purgatory towards Paradise remains fraught with obstacles, not least the burden of his own mortality and his human passions. Purgatory is presented here in a new verse translation by acclaimed poet and prize-winning translator J.G. Nichols. Also included are the original Italian text, extensive notes and a critical apparatus focusing on Dante's life and works.

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For sheer liveliness, combined with accuracy and closeness to the text, it will be hard to rival. -- A.N. Wilson Bravo for this new version of Dante... Bravo, Professor Nichols! * The Church Times * All life is written in Dante's burning pages, and Nichols has done him proud. -- Ian Thomson * The Observer *

Purgatory: Dual Language and New Verse

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    A Paperback / softback by Dante Alighieri, J. G. Nichols

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      Publisher Alma Classics
      Published 20 October 2016
      ISBN-13 9781847496119
      978-1847496119
      ISBN-10 1847496113
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      Poetry Books by Dante Alighieri

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Describing Dante's second stage in his arduous journey to redemption, Purgatory features a host of unforgettable scenes and characters, and arguably some of the best poetry to be found in the Divine Comedy. The gloom, torments and evils of Hell have been left behind, but Dante's ascent of Mount Purgatory towards Paradise remains fraught with obstacles, not least the burden of his own mortality and his human passions. Purgatory is presented here in a new verse translation by acclaimed poet and prize-winning translator J.G. Nichols. Also included are the original Italian text, extensive notes and a critical apparatus focusing on Dante's life and works.

      Trade Review
      For sheer liveliness, combined with accuracy and closeness to the text, it will be hard to rival. -- A.N. Wilson Bravo for this new version of Dante... Bravo, Professor Nichols! * The Church Times * All life is written in Dante's burning pages, and Nichols has done him proud. -- Ian Thomson * The Observer *

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