Dante's Divine Comedy; The Inferno: A Literal Prose Translation, With the Text of the Original Collated From the Best Editions, and Explanatory Notes

John Aitken Carlyle offers a fresh prose translation of Dante's "Inferno," aiming to make the classic text accessible to a wider audience. Carlyle meticulously collates the original Italian verses from various esteemed editions, ensuring that readers appreciate Dante's intricate language while simultaneously engaging with the story.

The translation is designed not just for scholars, but for anyone who seeks to understand the profound themes and allegorical meanings embedded in Dante’s work. Carlyle's explanatory notes serve as a guide, illuminating the historical context, characters, and symbols that populate the narrative landscape of the afterlife.

In this reader-friendly rendition, Carlyle captures both the gravity and beauty of Dante's vision of hell, inviting readers on a journey through moral questioning and redemption. Through careful attention to detail and clarity, Carlyle helps to bridge the gap between the medieval past and today's audience, celebrating Dante's enduring legacy.