Innovative translation by award-winning poet Mary Jo Bang enhances accessibility and engagement
Contemporary allusions bridge Dante's medieval era with modern readers for deeper understanding
Includes wise and exuberant notes that enrich the reading experience
Rich with references spanning time, languages, and cultures for a multidimensional reading
Guided by Virgil, the Roman poet, for a faithful yet accessible retelling
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The second installment in Mary Jo Bang’s exhilarating, innovative translation of Dante’s The Divine Comedy Award-winning poet Mary Jo Bang’s new translation of Purgatorio is the extraordinary continuation of her journey with Dante, which began with her transformative version of Inferno. In Purgatorio, still guided by the Roman poet Virgil,
