num_pages: 350
description: Dante's timeless drama of an ascent through purgatory. With a new translattion by John Ciardi. From the back "Ciardi's 'Purgatorio' more than satisfies the interest and expectation that were aroused a few years ago by his version of the 'Inferno.' The clean force of the original comes through with astonishing success. Dante cannot speak in English, perhaps; but Ciardi has given us the next best thing. . . "
language: English
title: The Purgatorio
titlecomplete: The Purgatorio
characters: Virgilio (Publius Vergilius Maro), Dante Alighieri
genres: Philosophy, Fiction, Poetry, Italy, Fantasy, Medieval, Religion, Italian Literature, Literature, Classics
ratings_count: 25938
places: Purgatory
series: La Divina Commedia
publisher: Signet