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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
the endless references to specific historical characters of dantes time don’t hold up as well as the more famous classical characters and people of history, and they were kind of annoying to have to read constant footnotes about just to get the point of including them, though i do respect the pettiness of putting ur enemies in hell. really enjoyed the exploration of christianity and morality, even with the interspersing of smaller scale politics.
challenging
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
dark
informative
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
An extremely dense tour de force of Italian history and Christian theological imagination. One would certainly benefit from a robust understanding of classical mythology before venturing into this poem. It is at times startlingly intimate. Kirkpatrick is a phenomenal translator and has done Dante's work justice.
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
mid Percy Jackson fanfic /j
the ending chapter was pretty amazing
the ending chapter was pretty amazing
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I would definitely recommend Esolen’s translation if you only buy one copy. I also bought the illustrated one with the Longfellow translation for Gustav Dore’s illustrations. This work is dense, has many references to classical and historical figures and takes a while to read. That said, it is well worth the time and effort. I am doing back over the second half to take notes now I have finished my read through. Dante has so many reflective thoughts about the nature of hell, sin and the nature of humanity- too many to add here.
I think everyone should read it once. And once you do, you’ll want to spend more time in it.
I think everyone should read it once. And once you do, you’ll want to spend more time in it.
challenging
informative
slow-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
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