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# The Inferno

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Review: Hell of a good read - I am not a well read man, and when I say 'well read', I mean I have had not read many classical novels or poems etc. And before buying this book, these such thoughts were going through my mind: "Oh, I've never read a poem before in my life, I probably wont understand it" "Commentaries? Urgh, but they were such a bore in school" Despite these thoughts, I bought this translation of the Inferno anyway, and I couldnt have chosen better. The poem is tranlated brilliantly, because I understand it, and I can feel it. Simple as that. The commentaries after each Canto are not dull or boring at all, because they are not only interesting, but are a humungous help. On first reading a canto on its own, I could understand it yes, but after reading the commentary with it, I understood it even more, and understood the depths behind it. I had great fun reading this book, its entertaining for a good read and even contains some good humour, both in the poem itself and in the commentary. All in all, if like me you're not an English literary expert. Do not worry! The poem is a joy to read (considering where its based) and the commentaries explain it so well, that it felt like I had Mr and Mrs Hollander sitting next to me explaining what it all meant as I went along. So in a way, as I read about Dante's trip through hell with Virgil as his guide, I took a trip through hell, following behind Dante and Virgil, with Robert and Jean Hollander as my guide. My Recommendation: Buy it!
Review: Authoritative and accessible - I bought this as preparation for a course on Dante, recommended by the tutor, and it is an ideal choice, even for the beginner. A dual-language version, Italian on the left, English (by poet Jean Hollander) on the right, each Canto preceded by a useful summary and followed by explanatory notes by Robert Hollander, which I would say are essential to a fuller understanding of the poem, though the constant cross-referencing (which I have no intention of following up - at 73, my remaining days are more precious to me than that) makes the reading of the notes more of a chore than it need be. It might be worth noting that the 'translation' is actually a poetic English version of the original, so I was often at something of a loss as to how the English meant what the original seemed to be saying. Otherwise, absolutely perfect for my purposes.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 81,538 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 4 in Italian Poetry (Books) 49 in Epics 73 in Classical, Early & Medieval Poetry |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (660) |
| Dimensions  | 13.08 x 3.18 x 20.32 cm |
| Edition  | Translation |
| ISBN-10  | 0385496982 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0385496988 |
| Item weight  | 1.05 kg |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 736 pages |
| Publication date  | 8 Jan. 2002 |
| Publisher  | Random House USA Inc |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hell of a good read
*by D***M on 28 January 2013*

I am not a well read man, and when I say 'well read', I mean I have had not read many classical novels or poems etc. And before buying this book, these such thoughts were going through my mind: "Oh, I've never read a poem before in my life, I probably wont understand it" "Commentaries? Urgh, but they were such a bore in school" Despite these thoughts, I bought this translation of the Inferno anyway, and I couldnt have chosen better. The poem is tranlated brilliantly, because I understand it, and I can feel it. Simple as that. The commentaries after each Canto are not dull or boring at all, because they are not only interesting, but are a humungous help. On first reading a canto on its own, I could understand it yes, but after reading the commentary with it, I understood it even more, and understood the depths behind it. I had great fun reading this book, its entertaining for a good read and even contains some good humour, both in the poem itself and in the commentary. All in all, if like me you're not an English literary expert. Do not worry! The poem is a joy to read (considering where its based) and the commentaries explain it so well, that it felt like I had Mr and Mrs Hollander sitting next to me explaining what it all meant as I went along. So in a way, as I read about Dante's trip through hell with Virgil as his guide, I took a trip through hell, following behind Dante and Virgil, with Robert and Jean Hollander as my guide. My Recommendation: Buy it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Authoritative and accessible
*by L***E on 21 October 2015*

I bought this as preparation for a course on Dante, recommended by the tutor, and it is an ideal choice, even for the beginner. A dual-language version, Italian on the left, English (by poet Jean Hollander) on the right, each Canto preceded by a useful summary and followed by explanatory notes by Robert Hollander, which I would say are essential to a fuller understanding of the poem, though the constant cross-referencing (which I have no intention of following up - at 73, my remaining days are more precious to me than that) makes the reading of the notes more of a chore than it need be. It might be worth noting that the 'translation' is actually a poetic English version of the original, so I was often at something of a loss as to how the English meant what the original seemed to be saying. Otherwise, absolutely perfect for my purposes.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A classic text, with a first-rate commentary. Genius.
*by O***T on 24 April 2001*

My first foray into "the classics" could not have been a better choice - indeed, I think I may have spoiled myself by choosing one of the best first! Dante's work is fantastic, which suprised me as I am not a fan of poetry, and the additions provided by the editors were immensely useful. I recommend that if you are new to Dante, you read through the whole poem by itself first, then read it again, but using the explanations provided after each section to clarify some of the more obscure points. Although I had originally thought this version of the text was illustrated, I am now pleased it isn't, as it allows the reader to use their imagination to the fullest. Although I have no idea how a seasoned literature expert would view this book, for a beginner it is magnificent!

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