Dante's Cantos 1894 DIVINE COMEDY C. Potter INFERNO PARADISE PURGATORY Antique

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Cantos From the Divina Comedia of Dante. Translated into English Verse by C. Potter. Halifax; Writley & Booth, Printers; 1894.

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This is a collection of selected cantos from Dante's epic poem "Divine Comedy".

Contains: Paradiso Canto XXV, Inferno Canto I, Purgatorio Cantos I, II, III, XXX, XXXI, & Paradiso Canto XXXIII.

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The Divine Comedy of Dante is a masterpiece of Italian literature and is considered one of the greatest works of world literature. It is an epic poem in three parts - Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso - that tells the story of Dante's journey through the afterlife. This particular book, Cantos From the Divina Comedia, is a selection of some of the most famous and influential passages from the poem, translated into English verse by C. Potter. It includes cantos from all three parts of the poem, allowing readers to get a taste of the epic journey and the vivid descriptions of the punishments of sinners in Hell, the trials of purification in Purgatory, and the joys of Paradise. The book was published in 1894 in Halifax, and its beautiful printing and binding reflect the high regard in which the poem was held even at that time. It remains a valuable addition to any collection of literature and a fascinating exploration of one of the great works of world literature.

Size: 18 x 12.5 x 1.5 cm.

Condition: Very Good (VG)

Very minor wear to spine and boards. Both boards securely attached with very minor wear to joints and hinges. Some wear to headcap and tail. Few very minor scratches to page edge gilt. Shelf lean. Very minor marks on pastedown. Title page prominently toned with very light pencil ownership inscription. Endpaper page prominently toned. Text block very clean with light toning and very minor foxing.