The Inferno of Dante: A New Verse Translation, Bilingual Edition (Italian Edition)

seems like an appropriate read right now

Loved the english prose on one page while italian version was on the other. Great way to read a classic. All translated classics should be done like this in my humble opinion.

Excellent. I don't know what the Italian is for, but the English sections is pretty good.

Was recommended by a friend. Surprisingly easy to read (thank you, Mr. Pinsky). Especially enjoyed the historical information provided in the footnotes. Probably would have enjoyed it more if I had read it at a younger age as the meaning of life and it's consequences is not as high a priority at this stage of my life - my own judgements are well ingrained at this point. Well worth...more

Was recommended by a friend. Surprisingly easy to read (thank you, Mr. Pinsky). Especially enjoyed the historical information provided in the footnotes. Probably would have enjoyed it more if I had read it at a younger age as the meaning of life and it's consequences is not as high a priority at this stage of my life - my own judgements are well ingrained at this point. Well worth reading.   hide

It is so readable- I find it completely inspiring.

His creative imagination is amazing

Loved this version of Dante's Inferno -- Geryon was especially amazing, as was the gang of Homer and boys. I also enjoyed the change to the sign over the entrance to hell: "Abandon all hope you who enter here."

I can't really say it was a joy to read but the writing was incredible.

A good bit of christian work. very captuing at times...there is a part in this book that relates to everyone. I would sugest this book to anyone who is religious...but being non-religious myself it was still a good read.