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Begun about 1307 and completed in 1321, Dante's sublime poetic masterpiece, The Divine Comedy, is one of the world's great works of literature. It comprises an extraordinarily vivid and imaginative account of the poet's allegorical journey through the afterlife. Complementing its depiction of the world beyond, the poem's abundant allusions to earthly history and politics, vivid portrayals of Dante's friends and enemies, and many references to contemporary Italian affairs make it an intensely human, realistic portrait of life on earth.
Led in his travels by the classical poet Virgil, Dante descends through the nine circles of Hell, where punishment is determined by the gravity of the sinner's transgressions. He then ascends the mountain of Purgatory, encountering souls atoning for their misdeeds, and, at the summit, is met at the entrance to Paradise by Beatrice, his beloved. Throughout his pilgrimage, he meets characters drawn from ancient Roman and medieval times (philosophers, heroes, emperors, popes, and politicians, among others) as well as numerous personalities from the Italy of his day.
This dual-language edition includes the complete texts of 33 of the original 100 cantos or "songs"; each omitted canto is summarized in its proper place to provide continuity. The selection of cantos and the excellent line-for-line translations from Italian into English are by Stanley Appelbaum, who also has provided an informative Introduction and useful notes.
Led in his travels by the classical poet Virgil, Dante descends through the nine circles of Hell, where punishment is determined by the gravity of the sinner's transgressions. He then ascends the mountain of Purgatory, encountering souls atoning for their misdeeds, and, at the summit, is met at the entrance to Paradise by Beatrice, his beloved. Throughout his pilgrimage, he meets characters drawn from ancient Roman and medieval times (philosophers, heroes, emperors, popes, and politicians, among others) as well as numerous personalities from the Italy of his day.
This dual-language edition includes the complete texts of 33 of the original 100 cantos or "songs"; each omitted canto is summarized in its proper place to provide continuity. The selection of cantos and the excellent line-for-line translations from Italian into English are by Stanley Appelbaum, who also has provided an informative Introduction and useful notes.
Barber presents his compelling, inspiring personal story of his life growing up with a strong mother and absent father, his record-setting years with the New York Giants, and his new role as a Today show correspondent.
Pablo is nervous about starting school in his new country, but everyone is kind and welcoming. In class, his teacher points out Colombia on a map. When she asks the boy what he misses most about his life there, his voice quivers as he talks about his grandmother, dog Lola and old friends. It's okay to feel sad, the teacher tells him, because "missing is how we remember those we love." When Mom picks him up from school, Pablo has lots to share with her--until he sees she's been crying. She admits that she too misses their home. That evening, Pablo begins drawing his cherished memories: the house with its mango tree, sweet Lola and his grandmother, who is as "chubby as if she was full of stories." He excitedly shows his mother everything when she comes in to say goodnight, including the empty box he left for her to fill in. There are many things she misses about Colombia, she tells him, but "you are my home everywhere." This sweet bilingual picture book with vibrant illustrations will reassure children that it's okay to miss people and places. Kids--and their parents too--will appreciate the sentiment that home is wherever love is found.