The Inferno: A New Verse Translation

A superb new, very readable verse translation of the classic text that has been called ?a choice contender for both college and general reading audiences” by the premier Dante scholar, Richard Lansing, professor emeritus at Brandeis University. The hell through which the Dante character journeys turns out be a great deal like the Italy he knew in his day. The translator has provided notes that elucidate Dante’s historical, classical, and theological references and help situate the work critically.