Dante's Divine Trilogy by Alasdair Gray (English) Paperback Book

Description: Dante's Divine Trilogy by Alasdair Gray, Dante Alighieri Alasdair Grays remarkable retelling of Dantes Divine Comedy; this edition brings Grays Hell, Purgatory and Paradise together into a single edition for the first time. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this masterful retelling of one of the greatest works of world literature, Alasdair Gray - in his last work - offers an original translation in prosaic English rhyme. Lyrical and modern, this complete edition brings all three parts of Dantes epic journey through Hell and Purgatory and on to Paradise together in a single volume for the first time. Author Biography Born in 1934, Alasdair Gray graduated in design and mural painting from the Glasgow School of Art. Since 1981, when Lanark was published by Canongate, he authored, designed and illustrated seven novels, several books of short stories, a collection of his stage, radio and TV plays and a book of his visual art, A Life in Pictures. In November 2019, he received a Lifetime Achievement award from the Saltire Society. He died in December 2019, aged eighty-five. Review One of the brightest intellectual and creative lights Scotland has known in modern times - NICOLA STURGEONA necessary genius - ALI SMITHGray is a true original, a twentieth century William Blake - ObserverOne of the most gifted writers to have put pen to paper in the English language - IRVINE WELSHPraise for Dantes Divine Trilogy: Alasdair Gray has cast a spell over Dantes Hell, creating (and decorating) a verse translation that is modern, lyrical, yet faithful to the original - New StatesmanLucid, lyrical, imaginative - Times Literary Supplement Long Description Alasdair Grays remarkable retelling of Dantes Divine Comedy; this edition brings Grays Hell, Purgatory and Paradise together into a single edition for the first time. In this masterful retelling of one of the greatest works of world literature, Alasdair Gray - in his last work - offers an original translation in prosaic English rhyme. Lyrical and modern, this complete edition brings all three parts of Dantes epic journey through Hell and Purgatory and on to Paradise together in a single volume for the first time. Review Text One of the brightest intellectual and creative lights Scotland has known in modern times - NICOLA STURGEON A necessary genius - ALI SMITH Gray is a true original, a twentieth century William Blake - Observer One of the most gifted writers to have put pen to paper in the English language - IRVINE WELSH Praise for Dantes Divine Trilogy : Alasdair Gray has cast a spell over Dantes Hell , creating (and decorating) a verse translation that is modern, lyrical, yet faithful to the original - New Statesman Lucid, lyrical, imaginative - Times Literary Supplement Review Quote One of the most gifted writers to have put pen to paper in the English language Promotional "Headline" Alasdair Grays remarkable retelling of Dantes Divine Comedy; this edition brings Grays Hell, Purgatory and Paradise together into a single edition for the first time Details ISBN1786897024 Author Dante Alighieri Pages 432 Series Canons Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1786897024 ISBN-13 9781786897022 Publication Date 2022-02-03 UK Release Date 2022-02-03 Format Paperback Imprint Canongate Canons Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from Italian AU Release Date 2022-02-03 Illustrations No Publisher Canongate Books Edition Description Main - Canons DEWEY 851.1 Audience General NZ Release Date 2022-05-16 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134396781;

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