The Divine Comedy; Volume 1

One of the greatest works of world literature, Dante's Divine Comedy is a masterpiece of epic poetry, theology, and philosophy. In this edition, edited and translated by the renowned literary scholar Charles Eliot Norton, the beauty and power of Dante's verse is fully realized. Accompanied by detailed notes and commentary, this book is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Italian language and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.