Comments on: A Beginners Guide to Dante - An Introduction to the Divine Comedy

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:21:40 +0000

@Billb Thank you. The original etchings are by Gustave Dore. I do have a couple of images from Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel fresco as well. Dave

By: BillB

BillB — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:53:26 +0000

being an absolute beginner…this is amazing to me. never knew history or that Dante actually existed. And by reading this page, it seems (as from most writers) that events and the journey (however fantastic) are originating from real life experiences. I am taking notes on the different versions here-i’ll have to pick one up now. Images are phenom on your blog as well - from where do they originate? thanks Dave very nice.

By: dave

dave — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:18:59 +0000

As far as commentary goes, Charles Singleton’s is very thorough and world class. Robert Hollander’s commentary is also outstanding, especially for the reader new to Dante. Ciardi’s was the first version I read, his notes are also a good place to start. Dave