A guide to reading "The Inferno" with a critical and appreciative mind encouraging analysis of plot, style, form, and structure. Also includes background on the author's life and times, sample tests, term paper suggestions, and a reading list.
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3 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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The most amazing portray of our deepest unknown fear. Hell.,
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This review is from: Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy: The Inferno (Barron's Book Notes) (v. 1) (Paperback)
Dante's brillance goes underglorifed until the moment the book is finished, then a sudden gush of overwhelming astonishment shows what a real "great mind" is capable of. The amazing attention to detail and the most extream symbolism in every aspect makes this book worth the time.
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An Emotionally Harrowing read that has fine wit and satire,
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This review is from: Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy: The Inferno (Barron's Book Notes) (v. 1) (Paperback)
I found this book very depressing and frightening to read. When I read it was young, Catholic, had a vivid imagination, and a strong sense of guilt. At various times throughout reading the book I was convinced that I was going to go to hell - so the book is pretty effective as a way of scaring people into behaving better. I also disagree with Aligheri's notion that premarital sex and suicide will send you hell. The description of hell is thorough and complete and I found the drawings fascinating. I enjoyed reading who ended up in hell and why.
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