Dante’s masterpiece of literature is well matched by the peerless art of Gustave Doré. Dante and his guides, Virgil and Beatrice, journey through the cantos in an allegory of the passage of the soul through the Afterlife, with the subtle engraving of Doré’s illustrations perfectly complementing the movement from darkness through to light.
Flame Tree Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories and Epic Tales collections bring together the entire range of myth, folklore, epic literature and modern short fiction. Highlighting the roots of suspense, supernatural, science fiction and mystery stories, the books in Flame Tree Collections series are beautifully presented, perfect as a gift and offer a lifetime of reading pleasure.
Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
ISBN: 9781786648112
Number of pages: 432
Dimensions: 234 x 153 x 36 mm
Weight: 792 g
Language: English
The Great Gatsby
Giovanni's Room
East of Eden
The Picture of Dorian Gray
The Master and Margarita
And Then There Were None
Frankenstein
Middlemarch
The Count of Monte Cristo
Brave New World
Madonna in a Fur Coat
Wuthering Heights
Wuthering Heights
A Month in the Country
Animal Farm
THE DIVINE POETWith Shakespeare, Dante Alighieri forms the diptych of the greatest literary figures ever to grace humanity. T.S. Eliot said: "Dante and Shakespeare divide the modern world between them, there is... More
Really nicely made book, loads of original pictures, great artwork, classic piece of literature. Very pleased with this purchase and would highly recommend. Translated well into english
I bought this as a gift and the recipient was delighted. The actual book is absolutely beautiful, with some wonderful illustrations. Obviously the literature speaks for itself - a real classic. Highly recommended!
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