Divine Comedy = La Divina Commedia

“The Divine Comedy” is the greatest monument of world literature, presenting a synthesis of all European medieval culture and bold innovative ideas. In search of the true path, Dante embarks on a grand journey through the darkness and sorrow of Hell, the sorrow and hope of Purgatory, to the dazzling Paradise. Exploring the fate of sinful, fallen, and righteous souls in the afterlife, Dante gradually gains strength for spiritual rebirth and finds answers to the eternal questions of existence.In this edition, the original text of the entire “Divine Comedy” is presented alongside D. E. Min’s Pushkin Prize-winning translation, accompanied by framed, expressive illustrations by the outstanding graphic artist Gustave Doré. The cover features a fragment of the painting “Mystic Nativity” by the Italian Renaissance painter Sandro Botticelli.For ease of reading, each line in Russian is placed opposite the corresponding line in Italian. The parallel text allows readers to effortlessly compare the original with the translation, pay attention to the difficulties the translator encountered, and note the most accurately translated passages.The hard cover with gold embossing, the richly decorated text with a slight medieval book stylization, the illustrations, and the golden ribbon marker add elegance to the book. It can be purchased not only for one’s own collection but also as a gift for dear and close people.