Nov 11, 2015 best of all, if after reading an e book, you buy a paper version of the inferno of dante. Pinksy answered students questions about his translation, which they are reading in class. The epic grandeur of dantes masterpiece has inspired readers for 700 years, and has entered the human imagination. Bringing dante into the realm of contemporary english the new. Unless youre following along in your own copy of the book, you will have no.
The inferno of dante by dante and robert pinsky and john freccero overview a new translation of dante s classic poem uses slant rhyme and near rhyme to preserve the original terza rima form without distorting the english meaning, providing a lively and faithful rendition of the poem. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. To the teacher whether you are approaching dante alighieris inferno for the first time, for the first time since college, or as a teacher or scholar, you will discover in robert pinskys awardwinning translation not merely a fascinating work of medieval christendom but a psychologically acute vision of sin and suffering with surprising resonance for our times. Dante, freccero, john, mazur, michael, pinsky, robert. Italian for hell is the first part of italian writer dante alighieris 14thcentury epic poem divine comedy. He teaches in the graduate writing program at boston university and has also taught at the university of california at berkeley. Poet and essayist robert pinsky s translation captures the intensity and passion of the literary masterpiece, and worldrenowned actor john cleese contributes a profound and electrifying performance. Robert pinsky has been praised for rendering dantes inferno into an. Others want to carry documents around with them on their mobile phones and read while they are on the move. Read the book on paper it is quite a powerful experience. Dante is the hero, who loses his way in the dark woods and journeys to nine regions arranged around the wall of a huge funnel in nine concentric circles representing hell. Poet laureate robert pinsky discussed his translation of dantes inferno with students taking founding voices.
Bringing dante into the realm of contemporary english. Poetry, computers, and dantes inferno the atlantic. He explained how his full translation came about after he was. It includes the arguments prefixed to the cantos by the rev. Dante s inferno dante s inferno the divine comedy of dante alighieri translated by henry wadsworth longfellow volume 1 this is all of longfellows dante translation of inferno minus the illustrations. Inferno full audiobook greatest audiobooks by dante alighieri 126521. It was not a lateborn obsession with evil or the ways of damnation that drove robert pinsky to translate dantes inferno, the 14thcentury poets odyssey through hell. The inferno of dante by dante alighieri pinsky, robert pinsky, nicole. Robert pinsky s approach to these challenges was based in an effort to recreate dante s poem in plain english while also conveying some of dante s verbal music.
The inferno of dante by dante and robert pinsky and john freccero overview a new translation of dantes classic poem uses slant rhyme and near rhyme to preserve the original terza rima form without distorting the english meaning, providing a lively and faithful rendition of the poem. Poet and essayist robert pinskys translation captures the intensity and passion of the literary masterpiece, and worldrenowned actor john cleese contributes a profound and electrifying performance. With the poet virgil as his guide, dante travels through the nine circles of hell, listening to voices of the condemned. A former poet laureate of the united states, robert pinsky teaches in the graduate writing program at boston university and has also taught at. Poetry, in pinskys view, is a technology of languages sounds, and since one languages sounds cannot be those of another, poetry is in this sense essentially untranslatable.
Often called the last of the civic or public poets, pinskys criticism and verse reflect his concern for a contemporary poetic diction that nonetheless speaks of a wider experience. The inferno tells the journey of dante through hell, guided by the ancient roman poet virgil. Robert pinskys new verse translation of the inferno makes it clear to the contemporary listener, as no other in english has done, why dante is universally considered a poet of great power, intensity, and strength. Michael mazur illustrated the inferno of dante from farrar, straus and giroux. Best of all, if after reading an e book, you buy a paper version of the inferno of dante. To supplement this reading of dantes inferno, listen to. His published work also includes critically acclaimed translations, dante alighieris inferno and the separate. There have been countless translations of the inferno, but this one by poet robert pinsky is both eloquent and tailored to our times. In addition to his books of poetry and the inferno of dante, he has written prose works, including the life of david and the sounds of poetry. The inferno of dante audiobook by dante alighieri, robert. Dante aligheri, george guidall, robert pinsky translator, recorded books. Inferno of dante by dante alighieri and robert pinsky. To the teacher whether you are approaching dante alighieris inferno for the first time, for the first time since college, or as a teacher or scholar, you will discover in robert pinsky s awardwinning translation not merely a fascinating work of medieval christendom but a psychologically acute vision of sin and suffering with surprising resonance for our times. Literature from the ancient world through the renaissance in a freeflowing conversation, an affable mr.
When robert pinsky s new verse translation of the inferno was published in hardcover in 1994, pinsky was praised for creating a supple american equivalent for dante s vernacular music where many others have failed edward hirsch, the new yorker. The inferno of dante a new verse translation by robert pinsky audiobook on demand robert pinsky s new verse translation of the inferno makes it. The following is the transcript of a live online conference with robert pinsky as it appeared in the atlantic monthly online on the america online. A former poet laureate of the united states, robert pinsky was born and. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of inferno and what it means. Poetry, in pinsky s view, is a technology of languages sounds, and since one languages sounds cannot be those of another, poetry is in this sense essentially untranslatable.
Oct 27, 2017 my ebay customer support notifications cart. The limited edition book contains eleven beautiful woodblock prints with tissue guards and text from dante translated by mark musa in handmade paper covered boards. Yes, this is an epic poem, but dont let that put you off. The inferno of dante dante alighieri pinsky, robert pinsky, nicole. A new verse translation and millions of other books are. Elected poet laureate of the united states in 1997, his tenure was marked by ambitious efforts to prove the power of poetrynot just as an. Poet robert pinsky discussing his translation of dantes inferno. Inferno full unabridged audiobook of dante aligheris. The inferno of dante dante, robert pinsky, michael mazur on. Literature from the ancient world through the renaissance. What i love about dante is how he doesnt invoke the muses, unlike homer, or virgil, and that he goes straight to the heart of the matter, and straight in to the poem, i. Robert pinsky is not, of course, the first translator to venture through the deep passage of dantes inferno and attempt such a work of imagination.
When robert pinskys new verse translation of the inferno was published in hardcover in 1994, pinsky was praised for creating a supple american equivalent for dantes vernacular music where many others have failed edward hirsch, the new yorker. A new verse translation, bilingual edition dante, robert pinsky, john freccero on. Robert pinsky born october 20, 1940 is an american poet, essayist, literary critic, and translator. Jul 17, 2014 robert pinskys new verse translation of the inferno makes it clear to the contemporary listener, as no other in english has done, why dante is universally considered a poet of great power, intensity, and strength. Poet robert pinsky on translating dantes inferno milton. The inferno is the first of three parts of dantes epic poem, the divine comedy, which depicts an imaginary journey through hell, purgatory, and paradise. Robert pinskys approach to these challenges was based in an effort to recreate dantes poem in plain english while also conveying some of dantes verbal music.
But the further we move from the late medieval world of dante, the more a rich understanding and enjoyment of the poem depends on knowledgeable guidance. A former poet laureate of the united states, robert pinsky was born and raised in long branch, new jersey. When robert pinskys new verse translation of the inferno was. Inferno complete unabridged audiobook of dante aligheris the inferno inspiration behind dan browns book inferno and 1st part of the divine. Now pinsky is serving as poet laureate of the united states, and the ample, elegant inferno featuring michael mazurs illustrations is available at.
The inferno of dante dante alighieri, robert pinsky. Jan 31, 1995 it was not a lateborn obsession with evil or the ways of damnation that drove robert pinsky to translate dante s inferno, the 14thcentury poets odyssey through hell. To supplement this reading of dante s inferno, listen to the sparknotes guide to dante s inferno. The inferno of dante audiobook, by dante alighieri. A new verse translation by robert pinsky fsg audio book online at best prices in india on. Bringing dante into the realm of contemporary english the. The inferno of dante, a new verse translation bilingual italian and english signed by dante pinsky, robert, translator freccero, john, foreword and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Elected poet laureate of the united states in 1997, his.
Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the sparknotes inferno study guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays. Robert pinsky is one of americas foremost poetcritics. Poet laureate pinsky employs slant rhyme and near rhyme to. Pinsky is the author of nineteen books, most of which are collections of his poetry. The inferno of dante by dante alighieri, robert pinsky trans. He says that his wife, prue shaw, now a celebrated dante scholar her book reading dante will be. From 1997 to 2000, he served as poet laureate consultant in poetry to the library of congress. There have been countless translations of the inferno, but this one by poet robert pinsky is both eloquent and tailored to.
The inferno of dante a new verse translation by robert pinsky audiobook on demand robert pinskys new verse translation of the inferno makes it. The divine comedy, after all, is a poem, and its meanings are. The book based on the game based on the poem based on the theology. Many people prefer to read offline or to print out text and read from the real printed page.