The Purgatorio of Dante Alighieri
Contributors: Oelsner, Herman, b. 1871; Okey, Thomas, 1852-1935; Wicksteed, Philip Henry, 1844-1927
Edition: 4th ed.
Series: The Temple classics
Publisher: J.M. Dent
Published: 1904
Place of publication: London
Language: eng; ita
Number of pages: 442
Subjects: Translations into English
Work titles: Purgatorio
Notes: "This present edition of the 'Purgatorio' ... has been edited by Mr. H. Oelsner ... who is responsible for the Italian text (based on the editions of Witte, Moore and Casini), and for the notes at the end of each canto. The English version is by Mr Thomas Okey ... The Arguments have been written by the Rev. Philip H. Wicksteed, M.A., who has also contributed the matter on pages 432-437"--P.439.

Italian text with English translation on alternate pages; annotations and other matter in English.

Bound in full bevelled ivory vellum, with the word "Purgatorio" in ornamental illuminated script on the front cover, decorated in full colors, including the use of gold ornament in gilt metal relief.