This widely praised version of Dante's masterpiece, which won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and the Harold Morton Landon Translation Award of the Academy of American Poets, is more idiomatic and approachable than its many predecessors. Former U.S. Poet Laureate Pinsky employs slant rhyme and near rhyme to preserve Dante's "terza rima" form without distorting the flow of English idiom. The result is a clear and vigorous translation that is also unique, student-friendly, and faithful to the original: "A brilliant success," ...
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This widely praised version of Dante's masterpiece, which won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and the Harold Morton Landon Translation Award of the Academy of American Poets, is more idiomatic and approachable than its many predecessors. Former U.S. Poet Laureate Pinsky employs slant rhyme and near rhyme to preserve Dante's "terza rima" form without distorting the flow of English idiom. The result is a clear and vigorous translation that is also unique, student-friendly, and faithful to the original: "A brilliant success," as Bernard Knox wrote in "The New York Review of Books."
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Mazur, Michael. Very good in very good dust jacket. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1995, 4th printing, 427 pages, hardcover in a ver good unclipped jacket, no owner's mark or underlining, light wear
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Mazur, Michael Pinsky, Robert. Very good in very good dust jacket. The Inferno of Dante: A New Verse Translation, Bilingual Edition by Dante, translated by Robert Pinsky and illustrated by Michael Mazur, is a hardcover 3rd impression published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This edition, presented in striking red cloth with gold borders and spine lettering, pairs timeless literary value with an elegant design. Robert Pinsky, former U.S. Poet Laureate, delivers an award-winning translation that captures the essence of Dante's terza rima through slant rhyme and near rhyme, balancing the original's poetic structure with accessibility in English. Accompanied by impactful illustrations by Michael Mazur, this version offers a vivid, engaging, and faithful take on Dante's masterpiece. Notes on allusions, a foreword by John Freccero, and the Italian text provide additional depth. The book is in Very Good condition, with a square and tight binding. Some sun-bleaching is noticeable along the covers' edges, and an organization stamp on the front flyleaf has been neatly marked out. The interior pages are bright, clean, and unmarked. The dust jacket is in VG condition, with light shelf wear along the edges. The lower corner of the rear jacket flap is creased, and a subtle moisture stain is visible on a small portion of the upper edge near the spine from the inside of the jacket. There are no tears or chips, and the jacket contributes well to the book's visual appeal. This exceptional volume will be carefully packaged, secured in bubble wrap, and shipped in a sturdy box to ensure pristine delivery. A USPS electronic tracking number will be provided free of charge. For any inquiries or photo requests, feel free to reach out. 427 pages.
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Illustrated by Michael Mazur. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 0374176744. Bilingual edition: Italian and English. Seventh printing. Foxing on text block edges, else very good in a very good, price clipped dust jacket.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. First Edition, Second Printing (1995). Not price-clipped ($35.00 price intact). Published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1994. Octavo. Book is very good. Spotting to top page ends. Dust jacket is very good. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.
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Illustrated By Michael Mazur. New in New jacket. Classics. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. New. Bilingual Edition. 8th printing. Very little shelfwear. The dust jacket has just a little shelfwear and is in new mylar. Poet Laureate of the United States gold sticker on the front.
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