About the book
90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books
Lay down all hope, you that go in by me . . .
Through the gates of Hell, past whirling hurricanes, leering devils and rivers of blood, lies the ultimate evil: Satan himself. Masterfully translated by Dorothy L. Sayers, this first instalment of The Divine Comedy tells the captivating tale of Dante and Virgil’s arduous journey through the nine circles of the underworld, and remains one of the most influential works in literary history.
Editions of Hell
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241752159
Read an Excerpt
90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books
Lay down all hope, you that go in by me . . .
Through the gates of Hell, past whirling hurricanes, leering devils and rivers of blood, lies the ultimate evil: Satan himself. Masterfully translated by Dorothy L. Sayers, this first instalment of The Divine Comedy tells the captivating tale of Dante and Virgil’s arduous journey through the nine circles of the underworld, and remains one of the most influential works in literary history.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hell about?
90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books
Lay down all hope, you that go in by me . . .
Through the gates of Hell, past whirling hurricanes, leering devils and rivers of blood, lies the ultimate evil: Satan himself. Masterfully translated by Dorothy L. Sayers, this first instalment of The Divine Comedy tells the captivating tale of Dante and Virgil’s arduous journey through the nine circles of the underworld, and remains one of the most influential works in literary history.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Hell?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Poetry / Poems > Poetry / poems by individual poets
Where can I read a sample of Hell?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780241752159
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Hell?
Dante
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Hell is available as paperback(ISBN 9780241752159)
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