The famed lengthy narrative poem in a complete and unabridged Modern Library reprint edition. In this work, Dante brilliantly lays out his vision of the afterlife in his "Inferno," "Purgatorio," and "Paradiso." From translations by John Carlyle, Thomas Okey and Philip Wicksteed. With an introduction by C. H. Grandgent and genealogical tables at rear of volume. Includes scattered black & white maps and illustrations. --- In Toledano spine 8 / rust cloth / gilt titling on black spine & cover blocks / black topstain / grey Kent endpapers / jacket style h, verso lists 344 titles in ML catalog. Likely published c.1949 (though 1932 date appears in book). ML #208.1. --- With prior owner's signature to title page, penciled notations to front endpapers and dulling to cover & spine gilding, else a sound, tightly-bound, complete copy. Unclipped ($1.25) dust jacket with numerous tears to edges, otherwise remaining bright, intact and protected in removable mylar wrapper.; 12mo 7" - 7-1/2" tall; xix, 625, (8, ads) pages
Title: The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri: The Carlyle-Wicksteed Translation (Modern Library #208.1)
Location Published: New York, The Modern Library / Random House: [c.1960]
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Very Good- in Good+ dust jacket
Categories: >>Classic Fiction, Literature, >>Poetry, >>Modern Library Editions, >>Religion and Spirituality
Stock No.: 87138
