The Inferno of Dante : Bilingual Edition

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Summary: A Superb Modern Translation Of A Timeless Classic
Review: Though I love classic literature, I claim none of the pretentiousness of many of the new breed of literati that I have encountered in my life. When I read poetry or prose, whether it be modern or classic, I like to actually UNDERSTAND what I'm reading without spending an hour translating and understanding that which enters my brain. In "The Inferno of Dante: A New Verse Translation," Robert Pinsky does an outstanding job of taking this classic of European literature and making it accessible to not just the person with a PhD in literature, but also to the ordinary man who appreciates a story. I have no problem in recommending this book to anyone with even a passing interest in Dante Alighieri, 14th century Italian poetry, or the seven levels oh Hell.