Dante's Pilgrimage Through Purgatory - Maria Francesca Rossetti - Bog

Dante's Pilgrimage Through Purgatory is a book written by Maria Francesca Rossetti that explores the famous Italian poet Dante Alighieri's journey through the afterlife. The book is a detailed analysis of Dante's second book in the Divine Comedy series, Purgatorio, which describes the poet's ascent through the seven terraces of Mount Purgatory.Rossetti's book provides a comprehensive overview of the themes and symbolism found in Dante's Purgatorio. She discusses the significance of the seven terraces, which represent the seven deadly sins, and the various punishments that Dante encounters on his journey. Rossetti also explores the role of the Virgin Mary and other saints in Dante's journey, as well as the importance of repentance and redemption.The book is written in a scholarly style and is aimed at readers with an interest in Italian literature, theology, and philosophy. It includes detailed footnotes and references to other works of literature and philosophy that influenced Dante's writing.Overall, Dante's Pilgrimage Through Purgatory is a fascinating exploration of one of the most important works of Italian literature. It provides a deeper understanding of Dante's vision of the afterlife and the moral and spiritual lessons that he sought to impart through his writing.THIS 82 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Shadow of Dante: Being an Essay Towards Studying Himself, His World and His Pilgrimage, by Maria Francesca Rossetti. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766104575.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.