The Inferno by Dante Alighieri

The Inferno

Dante Alighieri with John Ciardi (Translator), John Ciardi (Translator)

The Inferno

Dante Alighieri with John Ciardi (Translator), John Ciardi (Translator)

fiction classics poetry challenging informative reflective slow-paced

296 pages | first published 1320

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Belonging in the immortal company of the works of Homer, Virgil, Milton, and Shakespeare, Dante Alighieri's poetic masterpiece is a visionary journey that takes readers through the torment of Hell. The first part of Dante's Divine Comedy is many t...
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Summary of 6967 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
challenging 59%
reflective 44%
adventurous 43%
tense 21%
mysterious 20%
informative 14%
sad 10%
emotional 8%
funny 8%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 30%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | A mix: 27% | Character: 26% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%

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