<div><p>Dante's <em>Divine Comedy</em> captivated medieval readers, and each successive era remains spellbound by its sublime portraits of Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven. In the early 19th century, one of England's great epic poets paid tribute to the Italian master's work. Gifted at both poetry and pa
William Blake's Divine Comedy Illustrations: 102 Full-Color Plates
β Scribed by William Blake
- Publisher
- Dover Publications
- Year
- 2012
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 70
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
Commissioned in 1824 -- just three years before his death -- Blake's sublime watercolors are peerless interpretations of Dante's vision of Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven and range from finished pieces to rough sketches.
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