Gustave Doré

In this illustrated edition of the classic poem, a sailor recounts the terrible fate that befell his ship when he shot down an albatross.

A verse translation of Renaissance poet Dante Alighieri's story of a man making his way through the torment of Hell in search of Paradise.

Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through the depths of the human soul in "The Divine Comedy" by Dante Alighieri. This timeless masterpiece of Italian literature takes readers on an epic odyssey, weaving together themes of redemption, love, and the intricate tapestry of the afterlife. In this meticulously crafted work, Dante Alighieri guides us through the realms of Hell, Purgatory, and ultimately, Heaven. As we accompany the protagonist, Dante himself,...

Now of that second kingdom I shall sing where human souls are purified of sin and made worthy to ascend to Heaven' Purgatory is the second part of Dante's The Divine Comedy ascending the terraces of the Mount of Purgatory inhabited by those doing penance to expiate their sins on earth. There are the proud - forced to circle their terrace for aeons bent double in humility; the slothful - running around crying out examples of zeal and sloth; while...