Comprised of three books - Inferno, Purgatorio, Paradiso - Dantes Divine Comedy follows Dante Alighieris epic poems follows Dante through the different sections of the afterlife; hell, purgatory, and heaven.Divine Comedy began as a project in 1308 and ended in 1320, the year before Dantes death. Told in first person, Dante follows the poet Virgil through the rings of hell and purgatory. The Divine Comedy is a highly allegorical text and renowned as one of the most influential Italian masterpieces in literature.This classic translation by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was the first to be published by an American author and is a staple in every library. With this accurate and eloquent translation, the beauty of Dantes amazing epic poetry can be fully appreciated. Inspiration to a slew or popular authors and poets, Divine Comedy is well remembered and Gustave Dores illustrations bring Dantes masterpiece to life. This Chartwell Classics Series is the ultimate need for any classic literature lover. The series includes beautiful collections from several classical authors, and the stories we grew up with. These gorgeous hardcovers are the perfect addition to your shelves while the pages hold the ultimate collection from each classic author. Other titles in the Chartwell Classics Series include: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland And Other Tales, Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft, Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales, Complete Novels of Jane Austen, Complete Sherlock Holmes, Complete Tales & Poems of Edgar Allen Poe, Complete Works of William Shakespeare