Inferno: A Verse Translation by Allen Mandelbaum by Dante Alighieri, Barry Moser (Illustrator), Allen Mandelbaum

by Barry Moser

Genres: Classics, Fiction, Poetry

Unknown Binding

About the author

Barry Moser (born 1940) is a renowned artist, most famous as a printmaker and illustrator of numerous works of literature.

Reviews

[Nicky's Chickies · Rating 5 out of 5]

Is it hot? Yes. Buzzy? Absolutely. Is everyone talking about it on TikTok? I don't think we even have to ask.

[Venus · Rating 3 out of 5]

Have to admit it was quite a bit hard to read, it took me about three years to finally complete the whole book and I can say that I was both impressed and also taken aback as to how the imagery was portrayed by Dante himself.

The characters were diverse, the writing style was also diverse. The way Dante spoke about the characters such as his ancestors, his past family members that have passed away, different people in politics and people in power. It was direct.

In another time, and in another life, I would most probably read it once more.

[hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

for my itas 263 class!

[Daphne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh Dante, what a mischievous man you are. A beautiful piece of work. His mind…

[Anna Wheeler · Rating 4 out of 5]

(4.5) andddd now i need to read the other 2

[Razzle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Honestly wackier than I was expecting. Some very evocative portions, and many parts where I could barely imagine what was going on (need a terrible diagram of some cantos). Mostly seemed like an excuse to talk smack about a lot of people Dante didn't like?

Dante did seem to really like frogs, though, so that's a point in his favor.

[Abel Salau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet lord, this man is was so well read. Each section probably deserves its own video essay. I’ll have to read it again after some time just to understand the many references but even with some shallow knowledge of general religion, history and politics it’s such an enjoyable and insightful read.

[ebag · Rating 4 out of 5]

reread..

okay funniest story i was reading the last canto today in a cafe and my ex ran in bruh what the fuck i headed out instantly 😭 truly i was in hell thank you for the immersive experience i guess. maybe dante did it to add some 4d element.

[Amy Beckhusen · Rating 5 out of 5]

"it was from there that we merged, to see -- once more -- the stars " ❤️🙏

[Natalie Duvall · Rating 2 out of 5]

Worst book I’ve read all summer. Overrated. Medieval Italian Mean Girls Burn Book.

[Lori · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't know I think this guy is just nuts. Dante you absolute madlad what the hell is wrong with you?

[Eli Buchdahl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Favorite Cantos: 3-5, 7, 13, 15, 28-29, 33-34

[Miles Katz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't think I gleaned everything from this book yet but it was very cool to read. I probably need more time with it for a better rating

[Nicolas Duran · Rating 2 out of 5]

Poorly translated, I believe. I don't remember it well at all

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Classic for a reason. Important foundational piece of literature to understand. It will affect how you see the world and absorb information in a way that we should all experience