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The Divine Comedy
by Dante Alighieri
The Divine Comedy is a masterpiece, an achievement in writing that has in many ways yet to be matched.
I could go on about how much this work has inspired me but I will keep this brief. When I read this for the first time in high school I was in awe of the detail and scope of this book. Years later I still find new ways to interpret and analyze this book, there are so many details that can escape you even on the tenth read. Now, I'll admit this is not a book for a casual read, it takes some work but it is well worth it.
Take a look at the original Italian to appreciate the rhyme scheme of this work, and I highly recommend any edition that includes the amazing illustrations of Gustave Dore.
I could go on about how much this work has inspired me but I will keep this brief. When I read this for the first time in high school I was in awe of the detail and scope of this book. Years later I still find new ways to interpret and analyze this book, there are so many details that can escape you even on the tenth read. Now, I'll admit this is not a book for a casual read, it takes some work but it is well worth it.
Take a look at the original Italian to appreciate the rhyme scheme of this work, and I highly recommend any edition that includes the amazing illustrations of Gustave Dore.