The Purgatorio by Dante Alighieri

The Purgatorio

La Divina Commedia #2

Dante Alighieri with John Ciardi (Translator)

357 pages first pub 1472 (editions)

fiction classics poetry challenging reflective slow-paced
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In The Purgatorio, Dante describes his journey to the renunciation of sin, accepting his suffering in preparation for his coming into the presence of God. This brilliant translation of Dante's canticle crystallizes the great poet's immortal concep...

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Moods

reflective 71%
challenging 64%
adventurous 48%
emotional 33%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 25%
dark 24%
mysterious 21%
informative 12%
sad 6%
funny 5%
tense 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 32%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 33% | A mix: 30% | Character: 26% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 31% | No: 19% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

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3.89

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