Inferno: First Book of the Divine Comedy (California Dante)

Published by University of California, Berkeley Los Angeles London, 1980

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307pp.Yellow cloth. 42 original pen and wash drawings by Barry Moser. Red title label on the spine, gilt ruling. A few light spots on the bottom edge,light toning to the rear panel extremities, minor crease to spine edge, otherwise the text block and illustrations are fine. Unclipped pictorial jacket has closed tears and dampstains on the panels. in mylar sleeve."Allen Mandelbaum's translation of Dante's Inferno is a highly regarded, vivid, and precise English rendering of the first part of The Divine Comedy. It follows Dante, guided by Virgil, through the nine circles of Hell, offering a blend of political commentary, philosophy, and horror that exposes the depths of human sin and the potential for redemption." Size: octavo.

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Bibliographic details

Title
Inferno: First Book of the Divine Comedy (California Dante)
Author
Alighieri, Dante Allen Mandelbaum(Commentary and Translation)
Publisher
University of California, Berkeley Los Angeles London
Publication year
1980
Condition
Very Good
Dust jacket
Good
Book Type
Book
Binding
Hardcover
Illustrator
Barry Moser
Edition
First Thus.

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