Paradise - Hardcover

Paradise is the final part of the Divine Comedy, a classic epic poem by the Italian poet Dante Alighieri. The book is divided into 33 cantos and follows Dante's journey through the nine celestial spheres of Heaven, guided by his beloved Beatrice. In Paradise, Dante explores the nature of God, the meaning of faith, and the ultimate destiny of the human soul. He encounters a range of figures from history and mythology, including saints, angels, and even the Virgin Mary. Each canto offers a glimpse into a different aspect of Heaven, from the lowest sphere of the Moon to the highest level of the Empyrean.Throughout the book, Dante's poetic language and vivid imagery convey a sense of wonder and awe at the beauty and majesty of the divine realm. He also reflects on his own spiritual journey and the lessons he has learned along the way.Paradise is a profound and influential work of literature that continues to inspire readers and scholars today. It is a testament to Dante's enduring legacy as one of the greatest poets of all time.As the bough that bends its top at passing of the wind, and then lifts itself by its own virtue which raises it, so did I, in amazement, the while she was speaking; and then a desire to speak, wherewith I was burning, gave me again assurance, and I began, ""O Apple, that alone wast produced mature, O ancient Father, to whom every bride is daughter and daughter-in-law, devoutly as I can, I supplicate thee that thou speak to me; thou seest my wish, and in order to hear thee quickly, I do not tell it.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.