{"product_id":"la-divina-commedia","title":"La Divina Commedia","description":"\u003cp\u003e6b Dante Alighieri. Firenze: G. Barbèra, Editore, 1907. Miniature in Italian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Divine Comedy\u003c\/em\u003e, written in the early 14th century by the Italian poet Dante Alighieri, is one of the most celebrated works of world literature. The epic poem traces Dante’s imagined journey through the realms of the afterlife—Inferno (Hell), Purgatorio (Purgatory), and Paradiso (Heaven)—guided first by the Roman poet Virgil and later by Beatrice, a symbol of divine love. Written in the Tuscan vernacular rather than Latin, the poem helped shape the development of the Italian language while offering a sweeping vision of morality, justice, and redemption. Blending theology, philosophy, and vivid storytelling, \u003cem\u003eThe Divine Comedy\u003c\/em\u003e remains a cornerstone of medieval literature and continues to influence writers, artists, and thinkers centuries after its composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDante Alighieri (1265–1321) was an Italian poet, philosopher, and political thinker whose work helped shape the course of European literature. Born in Florence during a time of intense political conflict between rival factions, Dante became deeply involved in civic life before being exiled from his city in 1302, an event that profoundly influenced his later writing. During his years in exile he composed \u003cem\u003eThe Divine Comedy,\u003c\/em\u003e blending theology, philosophy, classical learning, and personal reflection. By writing the poem in the Tuscan vernacular rather than Latin, Dante helped elevate the Italian language and establish a literary standard that would influence generations of writers. Today he is widely regarded as one of the greatest poets of the Middle Ages and a central figure in the development of Western literature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three volumes bound in one vest pocket size vellum bound book. Painted portrait of Dante on the upper cover. Title painted to spine. “Dante” has faded on spine. Patterned endpapers. Softened leather tie closure that weaves through covers. Some slight foxing to fore edge. Text clear. Italian. Fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moons Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57573173493926,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/moons-rare-books.myshopify.com\/products\/la-divina-commedia","provider":"Moons Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}