The inferno of dante by dante alighieri, robert pinsky trans. At an early age he began to write poetry and became fascinated with lyrics. The inferno by dante alighieri translated by ciaran. Paradise full audiobook greatest audio books dante alighieri duration. Get the best deals on inferno a new verse translation isbn. The inferno of dante dante alighieri, robert pinsky. Robert pinskys new verse translation of the inferno makes it clear to the contemporary listener, as no other in english has done, why dante is universally considered a poet of great power. The inferno of dante by dante aligheri robert pinsky trans. Poet laureate from 19972000, and therefore my expectations for his translation of dante alighieris masterpiece the inferno were very high.
Sep 14, 2008 i really loved robert pinsky s translation of the inferno, for readability. When robert pinskys new verse translation of the inferno was published in hardcover in 1994, pinsky was praised for creating a supple american equivalent for dantes vernacular music where many. Robert pinskys new verse translation of the inferno makes it clear to the contemporary listener, as no other in english has done, why dante is universally considered. When robert pinsky s new verse translation of the inferno was published in hardcover in 1994, pinsky was praised for creating a supple american equivalent for dante s vernacular music where many others have failed edward hirsch, the new yorker. Edward hirsch, the new yorker pinskys rare gifts as a poet, a wild imagination. In this third and final part of the divine comedy, he encounters the just rulers and holy saints of the church. Dantes inferno, in a new verse translation librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklover. Dantes divine comedy has been translated maybe 1,000 times with varying success and now robert pinsky has dared to try by translating the first book, the inferno, and has produced an. What i love about dante is how he doesnt invoke the muses, unlike homer, or virgil, and that he goes straight to the heart of the matter, and straight in to the poem, i. Poet and essayist robert pinsky s translation captures the intensity and passion of the literary masterpiece, and worldrenowned actor john cleese contributes a profound and electrifying performance. Robert pinsky s new verse translation of the inferno makes it clear to the contemporary listener, as no other in english has done, why dante is universally considered a poet of great power, intensity, and strength. One more tercet, robert pinsky would moan in bed, as his wife confiscated his pen. Pinsky succeeds in creating a supple american equivalent for dantes vernacular music where many others have failed. The inferno of dante by dante alighieri, robert pinsky.
The inferno of dante by dante, robert pinskytranslator. Robert pinsky, the distinguished american poet, preserves the burning clarity and universal relevance of this thcentury literary masterpiece in a triumphant new translation for our times. Pinsky is the author of nineteen books, most of which are collections of his own poetry. Poetry pages pinsky on poetry, computers, and dante. Paul getty museum in malibu and kills innocent visitors including children on a class trip the. Poet and essayist robert pinskys translation captures the intensity and passion of the literary masterpiece, and worldrenowned actor john cleese contributes a profound and electrifying. The title of this book is the inferno of dante and it was written by dante, robert pinsky translator, john freccero foreword. Dantes inferno, adaptation of dante by roger elsgoodpresenting dantes inferno in 60 minutes, works amazingly well says rachel redford. The inferno of dante a new verse translation by robert pinsky by dante aligheri, robert pinsky trans. Having been disapponted with sissons translation oup, i was hooked with pinskys. Ultimately, in paradise, dante is granted a vision of gods heavenly court. Aug 07, 2007 dramatic, intense, and gripping, the inferno of dante is an astonishing masterpiece that no listener can afford to miss.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. The inferno of dante is a monumental work i was shocked that this was only part 1 of a 3 part journey, but i do have the other parts of the divine comedy now. But first, they must pass through the gate of hell and enter the underground world of sinners. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition. Linferno di dante the inferno of dante, michael mazur. From 1997 to 2000, he served as poet laureate consultant in poetry to the library of congress.
The inferno tells the journey of dante through hell, guided by the ancient roman poet virgil. The inferno of dante by dante alighieri overdrive rakuten. He is drawn into the nine circles of hell, each more. Italian for hell is the first part of italian writer dante alighieris 14thcentury epic poem divine comedy. As edward hirsch wrote in the new yorker, robert pinsky s translation is fastpaced, idiomatic, and accurate. Robert pinsky, the distinguished american poet, preserves the burning clarity and universal relevance of this th century literary masterpiece in a triumphant new translation for our times. Robert pinskys new verse translation of the inferno makes it clear to the contemporary listener, as no other in english has done, why dante is universally considered a poet of great power, intensity, and.
The result is a clear and vigorous translation that is also unique, studentfriendly, and faithful to the original. During his adolescence, dante fell in love with a beautiful girl named beatrice. Many people prefer to read offline or to print out text and read from the real printed page. The inferno of dante audiobook dante alighieri, robert. Its also a poetry translation, as opposed to prose translations. The inferno of dante from dymocks online bookstore. Paperback by dante alighieri, robert pinsky, nicole pinsky, john freccero, michael mazur, dante. Buy the inferno of dante a new verse translation by robert pinsky at. Instead of downloading multiple mp3 files, you can now simply listen to the original audiobook for free and legally. One of the most influential works of literature ever written, dantes inferno, has been used as inspiration in the explosive book four in the robert langdon series, the action thriller audiobook, inferno from. Although critics and commentators normally address the work as a.
The inferno, part one of dantes epic poem, the divine comedy, is the most imaginative and lyrical poetry i have read so far in my life. The inferno of dante dantes inferno complete audio book. For readings or performances by robert pinsky, please contact eliza fischer of the steven barclay agency 12 western avenue, petaluma, ca 94952 tel. To the teacher whether you are approaching dante alighieris inferno for the first time, for the first time since college, or as a teacher or scholar, you will discover in robert pinsky s awardwinning translation not merely a fascinating work of medieval christendom but a psychologically acute vision of sin and suffering with surprising resonance for our times. The living man and his undead guide witness a succession of terrible punishments being inflicted on those who led ungodly. Dante alighieri, henry wadsworth longfellow, and robert pinsky together in cyberspace. I found the power, tangibility and relative clarity i was. Line by line, canto by canto, robert pinksy affirms the inferno as a powerful living. Translated by robert pinsky audiobook by dante aligheri, robert pinsky translator, narrated by george guidall. Nov 12, 2004 the inferno of dante alighieri, translated by ciaran carson granta. The inferno follows the wanderings of the poet dante as he strays off the rightful and straight path of moral truth and gets lost in a dark wood. A new verse translation by robert pinsky by alighieri dante, robert pinsky read by, frank bidart read by online at alibris. Robert pinsky, the distinguished american poet, preserves the burning. Poetry, in pinskys view, is a technology of languages sounds, and since one languages sounds cannot be those of another, poetry is in this sense essentially untranslatable.
Pinskys translation really brought the inferno to life for me. Poet, essayist, and translator robert pinsky has captured the intensity and passion of. Im yet to read purgatory and paradise, but in my honest view, i doubt if any. Published by the artist and mary ryan gallery, new york. Dante alighieri, one of the greatest poets of the middle ages, was born in florence, italy on june 5, 1265. Poet laureate pinsky employs slant rhyme and near rhyme to preserve dante s terza rima form without distorting the flow of english idiom. The inferno of dante by dante, robert pinskytranslator, john frecceroforeword, isbn 0374524521, compare new and used books prices among online bookstores.
Booktopia has inferno, a new verse translation by dante alighieriyou also may like to try some of these. The horrors of inferno and the trials of purgatory are left far behind. Dantes inferno audio dramatization featuring corin redgrave. Dante s divine comedy has been translated maybe 1,000 times with varying success and now robert pinsky has dared to try by translating the first book, the inferno, and has produced an eminently readable and successful translation. George guidall presents the epic poem of the poets journey through hell. Jul 17, 2008 at dusk on the eve of good friday, dante and virgil embark on a journey that will lead dante to heaven where a contentment with god will be found and his beloved beatrice awaits.
A new verse translation by robert pinsky fsg audio book online at best prices in india on. A new verse translation by robert pinsky by dante alighieri in chm, epub, rtf download ebook. Dantes inferno dantes inferno the divine comedy of dante alighieri translated by henry wadsworth longfellow volume 1 this is all of longfellows dante translation of inferno minus the illustrations. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of inferno and what it means. The following is the transcript of a live online conference with robert pinsky as it appeared in the atlantic monthly online on the america online network.
Robert pinsky is an american poet, essayist, literary critic, and translator. Hear pinsky read excerpts from his translation of dante s inferno the atlantic audio. At dusk on the eve of good friday, dante and virgil embark on a journey that will lead dante to heaven where a contentment with god will be found and his beloved beatrice awaits. Whether you are approaching dante alighieris inferno for the first time, for the first time since college, or as a teacher or scholar, you will discover in robert pinsky s awardwinning translation not merely a fascinating work of medieval christendom but a psychologically acute vision of sin and suffering with surprising resonance for our times. Likewise, a little travel guide to hell written by the florentine poet dante alighieri in the th century remains in print at the end of the 20th century, and it continues to speak to new generations of.
Robert pinskys new verse translation of the inferno makes it clear to the contemporary listener, as no other in english has done, why dante is universally considered a poet of great power, intensity, and strength. To supplement this reading of dante s inferno, listen to the sparknotes guide to dante s inferno. Dante the poet corin redgrave dante the pilgrim tom burke virgil alex jennings beatrice laurie anderson the gate of hell arthur brown the inferni adam mcdonnel. But the further we move from the late medieval world of dante, the. A little less structured than the original although differences in the languages are responsible for that its a recent translation, so you dont run into the archaic usages youd find in longfellow. Dramatic, intense, and gripping, the inferno of dante is an astonishing masterpiece that no listener can afford to miss. The epic grandeur of dantes masterpiece has inspired readers for 700 years, and has entered the human imagination.
Podcast for kids nfb radio 101 sermon podcast backstage opera for iphoneipod pauping off all steak no sizzle podcast church of. To the teacher whether you are approaching dante alighieris inferno for the first time, for the first time since college, or as a teacher or scholar, you will discover in. Dantes inferno audiobook free download one of the bestloved works by dante alighieri, this popular, renowned poetry audiobook is now available for free download from spotify, deezer, and in high. The inferno of dante by dante and robert pinsky and john freccero overview a new translation of dantes classic poem uses slant rhyme and near rhyme to preserve the original terza rima form without. With the poet virgil as his guide, dante travels through the nine circles of hell, listening to voices of the condemned. L inferno di dante the inferno of dante, 2000 michael mazur. Ben jonson, my picture left in scotland robert pinsky, gail mazur, and david ferry read aloud this great poem of unrequited love.
Inferno is the first part of the long journey which continues through redemption to revelation through purgatory and paradise and, in this translation prepared especially for audiobook, his images are as vivid as when the poem was first written in the early years of the fourteenth century. Commedia, later christened divina by giovanni boccaccio, written by dante alighieri between 8 and his death in 21, is widely considered the central epic poem of italian literature, the last great work of literature of the middle ages and the first great work of the renaissance. Critical reception and influence david lummus dante and the divine comedy have had a profound influence on the production of literature and the practice of literary criticism across the western world since the moment the comedy was first read. Dec 19, 2017 but i still had the book, the leftside pages with the original italian script on them, the right in english with a new translation by robert pinsky. George guidall dante aligheris magnificent story of his journey through the infinite horrors of hell and past the gates. Feb 02, 2010 poet robert pinsky discussing his translation of dante s inferno even at the time he wrote it, longfellow was being consciously archaic. Inferno full audiobook greatest audio books dante alighieri duration.
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