The Divine Comedy: The Five Foot Shelf of Classics, Vol. XX (in 51 Volumes) by Dante Alighieri

The Divine Comedy: The Five Foot Shelf of Classics, Vol. XX (in 51 Volumes)

La Divina Commedia #1-3

Dante Alighieri with Henry Francis Cary (Translator)

436 pages • first pub 1320 (editions)

fiction classics poetry challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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Originally published between 1909 and 1917 under the name "Harvard Classics," this stupendous 51-volume set-a collection of the greatest writings from literature, philosophy, history, and mythology-was assembled by American academic CHARLES WILLIA...

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Moods

challenging 67%
reflective 63%
adventurous 49%
dark 49%
mysterious 25%
informative 18%
emotional 16%
inspiring 16%
hopeful 12%
tense 8%
funny 6%
sad 5%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 22%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 34% | Character: 29% | A mix: 28% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 36% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 35% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.88

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