The Doré Illustrations for Dante's Divine Comedy by Gustave Doré, Dante Alighieri

The Doré Illustrations for Dante's Divine Comedy

La Divina Commedia #1-3

Gustave Doré, Dante Alighieri

144 pages • first pub 1320 (editions)

fiction classics poetry challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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Gustave Doré (1832–83) was perhaps the most successful illustrator of the nineteenth century. His Doré Bible was a treasured possession in countless homes, and his best-received works continued to appear through the years in edition after edition....

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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%

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