The Inferno (Barnes & Noble Classics Series) (Barnes & Noble Classics)
by Dante Alighieri
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Author: Dante AlighieriIntroduction: Peter Bondanella
Translator: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2003-09-01
ISBN: 1593080514
Number of pages: 352
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Classics
Book Reviews of The Inferno (Barnes & Noble Classics Series) (Barnes & Noble Classics)
Book Review: A wonderful translation of Dante's classic epic
Summary: 5 Stars
Although Dante has been translated into English by many scholars, John Ciardi's translation is uniquely sensual, evocative, and most importantly, poetic. Having read Ciardi's entire translation of Dante's Comedia, I can say that when compared with other works that try to incorporate literal word for word translation from the Italian, something is lost, particularly when the rhyme is sacrificed. Dante writes in Italian terzerima (3 verse rhyme), however, when translated directly into English the terzerima is lost. Ciardi has managed to maintain Dante's lyric beauty in English. Although many translations exist which are more true to the Italian original, please compare this wonderful translation for yourself with others. I promise you that the epic scope and feel of this masterpeice has been retained by Ciardi.
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