{"product_id":"purgatorio-paperback-3","title":"Purgatorio - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMary Jo Bang\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eDante Alighieri\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe second installment in Mary Jo Bang's exhilarating, innovative translation of Dante's \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eDivine Comedy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAward-winning poet Mary Jo Bang's new translation of \u003ci\u003ePurgatorio\u003c\/i\u003e is the extraordinary continuation of her journey with Dante, which began with her transformative version of \u003ci\u003eInferno\u003c\/i\u003e. In \u003ci\u003ePurgatorio\u003c\/i\u003e, still guided by the Roman poet Virgil, Dante emerges from the horrors of Hell to begin the climb up Mount Purgatory, a seven-terrace mountain with each level devoted to those atoning for one of the seven deadly sins. At the summit, we find the Terrestrial Heaven and Beatrice--who will take over for Virgil, who, as a pagan, can only take Dante so far. During the climb, we are introduced to the myriad ways in which humans destroy the social fabric through pride, envy, and vindictive anger. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn her signature lyric style, accompanied by her wise and exuberant notes, Bang has produced a stunning translation of this fourteenth-century text, rich with references that span time, languages, and cultures. The contemporary allusions echo the audacious character of the original, and slyly insist that whatever was true in Dante's era is still true. Usain Bolt, Tootsie Fruit Chews, the MGM logo, Leo the Lion, Amy Winehouse, Marvin Gaye, Bob Dylan, and Gertrude Stein are among those who make cameo appearances as Bang, with eloquence and daring, shepherds \u003ci\u003eThe Divine Comedy\u003c\/i\u003e into the twenty-first century.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDante Alighieri (c.1265-1321)\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Divine Comedy\u003c\/i\u003e, a masterpiece of world literature. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Jo Bang \u003c\/b\u003ehas published eight poetry collections, including \u003ci\u003eA Doll for Throwing \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eElegy\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award, and a new translation of Dante's \u003ci\u003eInferno\u003c\/i\u003e. She teaches at Washington University in Saint Louis.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.98 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 13, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42698741153855,"sku":"9781644450574","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/0befeffff96fd0e06ff63d894274f75e.webp?v=1765011224","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/purgatorio-paperback-3","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}