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544 pages | first published 1316

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A new translation by Anthony Esolen Illustrations by Gustave Dor Written in the fourteenth century by Italian poet and philosopher Dante Alighieri, The Divine Comedy is arguably the greatest epic poem of all time--presenting Dante's brilliant vi...
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Summary of 731 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
challenging 61%
adventurous 33%
emotional 33%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 27%
dark 16%
mysterious 11%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 20%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 33% | Character: 25% | N/A: 25% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.85

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