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352 pages • first pub 1320 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140440065
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 30 June 1950
Description
The first volume of Dante's Divine ComedyGuided by the poet Virgil, Dante plunges to the very depths of Hell and embarks on his arduous journey towards God. Together they descend through the nine circles of the underworld and encounter the torment...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,807 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
adventurous 48%
dark 48%
mysterious 25%
informative 17%
inspiring 16%
emotional 15%
hopeful 11%
tense 8%
funny 6%
sad 5%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 22%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 35% | Character: 29% | A mix: 28% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 36% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 35% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, TortureModerate
Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury
352 pages • first pub 1320 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140440065
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 30 June 1950
Description
The first volume of Dante's Divine ComedyGuided by the poet Virgil, Dante plunges to the very depths of Hell and embarks on his arduous journey towards God. Together they descend through the nine circles of the underworld and encounter the torment...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,807 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
adventurous 48%
dark 48%
mysterious 25%
informative 17%
inspiring 16%
emotional 15%
hopeful 11%
tense 8%
funny 6%
sad 5%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 22%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 35% | Character: 29% | A mix: 28% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 36% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 35% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, TortureModerate
Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury