
THE DIVINE COMEDY - THE VISION of HELL, PURGATORY, AND PARADISE - BY DANTE ALIGHIERI - TRANSLATED BY THE REV. H. F. CARY, M.A. - Illustrated by M. Gustave Doré
LIST OF CANTOS
HELL OR THE INFERNO
CANTO I
CANTO II
CANTO III
CANTO IV
CANTO V
CANTO VI
CANTO VII
Lost in a shadowy forest at the midpoint of his life, the pilgrim finds his path blocked by three fearsome beasts—a leopard, a lion, and a ravenous she‑wolf. Their relentless presence drives him to the brink of despair, and in that darkness a familiar, wise figure appears. The ancient poet, once a mortal himself, offers his seasoned counsel and promises safe passage through the realms beyond.
Together they descend into a vast, meticulously ordered underworld, where each circle reflects a distinct moral failing. The guide’s measured explanations illuminate the symbolic punishments, while the vivid imagery brings the tormented landscape to life. Listeners are drawn into a world where poetry and philosophy intertwine, revealing timeless reflections on human frailty.
The journey unfolds with rhythmic precision, each canto a step deeper into the poet’s vision of the afterlife. Richly translated and accompanied by striking illustrations, the experience invites you to follow the pilgrim’s quest for redemption, one resonant verse at a time.
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (603K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Sep 1, 2005
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1265–1321
Best known for The Divine Comedy, this exiled Florentine poet helped shape the Italian language and left one of the great journeys of world literature. His writing blends politics, philosophy, faith, and vivid storytelling in a way that still feels alive centuries later.
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