432 pages • first pub 1320 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142437223
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 31 December 2002
Description
An acclaimed translation of Dante Alighieri's The Divine Comedy Volume 1: Inferno that retains all the style, power and meaning of the original A Penguin Classic This vigorous translation of Inferno preserves Dante's simple, natural style, and ca...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,059 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
reflective 45%
adventurous 43%
tense 21%
mysterious 20%
informative 15%
sad 10%
emotional 9%
funny 9%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 40% | A mix: 28% | Character: 25% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 7%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: 52% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Death, Body horrorModerate
Genocide, Homophobia, Incest
432 pages • first pub 1320 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142437223
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 31 December 2002
Description
An acclaimed translation of Dante Alighieri's The Divine Comedy Volume 1: Inferno that retains all the style, power and meaning of the original A Penguin Classic This vigorous translation of Inferno preserves Dante's simple, natural style, and ca...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,059 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
reflective 45%
adventurous 43%
tense 21%
mysterious 20%
informative 15%
sad 10%
emotional 9%
funny 9%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 40% | A mix: 28% | Character: 25% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 7%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: 52% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Death, Body horrorModerate
Genocide, Homophobia, Incest