Purgatory

Name: Purgatory
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ISBN: 9780812971255

ISBN-10: 0812971256

ISBN-13: 9780812971255

Edition: Reprint

Authors: Dante, Anthony Esolen, Gustave Dore, Dante

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A new translation by Anthony Esolen Illustrations by Gustave Doré Includes an appendix of key sources and extensive endnotes Arguably the greatest single poem ever written, The Divine Comedy presents Dante Alighieri's all-encompassing vision of the three realms of Christian afterlife. In this groundbreaking new translation of Dante's most brilliant, imaginative creation, Purgatory, Dante struggles up the terraces of Mount Purgatory, still guided by Virgil, in continuation of his difficult ascent to purity.

Book details

List price: $17.00
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Publication date: 3/9/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 544
Size: 5.24" wide x 7.95" long x 1.18" tall
Weight: 0.396
Language: English

Anthony DeStefano is a best selling author. He graduated summa cum laude from St. John's University in Staten Island with a degree in Philosophy/Theology. DeStefano's books include A Travel Guide To Heaven (Doubleday, 2003), and Ten Prayers God Always Says Yes To, (Doubleday, 2007). Recent releases are This Little Prayer of Mine and Little Star, both from WaterBrook Press and I Just Can't Take it Anymore! from Zondervan.



Biographical Note


List of Illustrations


Introduction



Purgatory



Thomas Aquinas, from the Summa theologiae



Thomas Aquinas, from the Summa contra gentiles



Lyric Poetry of the Middle Ages



Selections from the Church Fathers on Purgatory



Songs and Prayers


Notes