The Inferno of Dante: A New Verse Translation by Michael Mazur, Dante Alighieri, Robert Pinsky

The Inferno of Dante: A New Verse Translation

La Divina Commedia #1

Michael Mazur, Dante Alighieri, Robert Pinsky

464 pages • first pub 1320 (editions)

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Robert Pinsky\'s acclaimed verse translation of the "Inferno" shows the contemporary reader why Dante is considered a poet of great power, intensity, and vision.

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Moods

dark 76%
challenging 59%
adventurous 49%
reflective 46%
tense 22%
mysterious 21%
emotional 14%
informative 13%
funny 10%
sad 10%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 2%

Pace

slow 49%
medium 37%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 41% | A mix: 31% | Character: 22% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5%

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