Purgatory

The Divine Comedy, by Italian poet and philosopher Dante Alighieri in the fourteenth century, is often considered the finest epic poem ever written. It depicts Dante's illuminating vision of Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven in the Christian afterlife. In this second and maybe most inventive section of his masterpiece, Dante continues his arduous trek to purity atop the terraces of Mount Purgatory, still led by Virgil.  Anthony Esolen’s lauded translation of Inferno, Princeton professor James Richardson said, “follows Dante through all his spectacular range, commanding where he is commanding, wrestling, as he does, with the density and darkness in language and in the soul. It is living writing.” The rich endnotes and appendix of significant references make this version of Purgatory an excellent resource for students and casual readers alike.