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Dante's infernal journey, replete with allegorical richness.
If circles of sin and redemption intrigue you, "The Descent into Hell" presents an imaginative and visceral experience of the afterlife that has captivated readers for centuries. Dante’s masterful storytelling weaves classical mythology with medieval Christian theology, embarking you on an epic descent that not only entertains but also provokes profound reflection on human nature.
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ISBN: 9780141026428
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Date of Publication: 2006-05-04
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.5
(rated by 48 readers)
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MANY HAVE MADE THE JOURNEY NONE HAVE EVER RETURNED... Wandering through a dark forest, Dante finds himself at the gates to the underworld. Despite his terror, he dares to enter the Circles of Hell, where the damned lie in torment. As he descends deeper, he encounters wild-eyed sinners, sees the three-headed, howling hound Cerberus, and meets a long-dead prophet who foretells Dante's destiny. He passes through realms of fire and ice, and at last reaches the frozen heart of Hell - where the hideous Satan, greatest of all the damned, lies in wait...
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Dante's infernal journey, replete with allegorical richness.
If circles of sin and redemption intrigue you, "The Descent into Hell" presents an imaginative and visceral experience of the afterlife that has captivated readers for centuries. Dante’s masterful storytelling weaves classical mythology with medieval Christian theology, embarking you on an epic descent that not only entertains but also provokes profound reflection on human nature.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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