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A review by briarroses
Purgatorio by Robert M. Durling
5.0
Durling's side-by-side translation and text of English and Italian presents the Purgatorio to great effect. This version was recommended by my Italian professor teaching Dante's writing, and it's a really wonderful copy. The end notes for each Canto are very detailed and really useful in understanding the nuances and historical context for each one.
Dante continues his pilgrimage through Purgatory, experiencing the penances which lead to forgiveness (in parallel to the situations in the Inferno) but with the addition of hope to the sinners presented. While this is less familiar to a general audience, there are still foundational pieces of our beliefs included in this text - it's less well known than the Inferno, but still well worth the read. The writing is equally as complex and beautifully crafted, and leaves a great impact.
Dante continues his pilgrimage through Purgatory, experiencing the penances which lead to forgiveness (in parallel to the situations in the Inferno) but with the addition of hope to the sinners presented. While this is less familiar to a general audience, there are still foundational pieces of our beliefs included in this text - it's less well known than the Inferno, but still well worth the read. The writing is equally as complex and beautifully crafted, and leaves a great impact.