Dante's "Divine Comedy" is the most influential book in the Western world besides the Bible. Dante himself has become one of the three most famous poets in the West, known as the father of the Italian language and one of the three spiritual sources of literature. Recently, Dan Brown, the most influential best-selling author in the United States and the author of "The Da Vinci Code", has released a new book "Inferno", with a first edition of 2 million copies. The book is based on the first part of "Inferno" in Dante's "Divine Comedy" to develop the storyline. The book is expected to be adapted for screen next year (2014), which will usher in an enthusiastic response to "The Divine Comedy".
This English translation is the most authoritative translation in the English-speaking world. It was translated by the famous 19th-century American poet Longfellow, and immediately became a classic translation in the English-speaking world after its publication.
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"The Divine Comedy: Inferno" is such a fascinating book! I particularly like the hell scene described by Dante in the book, with vivid plot and rich imagination. Just like the struggling classmates around me, Dante tells us to face difficulties bravely and pursue the truth. Moreover, the language of this book is also very beautiful, and it is catchy to read, which makes me feel the charm of classic literature. I think everyone should read this book, and you will definitely gain something different!
"The Divine Comedy: Inferno" is such a fascinating book! I particularly like the hell scene described by Dante in the book, with vivid plot and rich imagination. Just like the struggling classmates around me, Dante tells us to face difficulties bravely and pursue the truth. Moreover, the language of this book is also very beautiful, and it is catchy to read, which makes me feel the charm of classic literature. I think everyone should read this book, and you will definitely gain something different!