The divine comedy, after all, is a poem, and its meanings are. 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. He teaches in the graduate writing program at boston university and has also taught at the university of california at berkeley. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Bringing dante into the realm of contemporary english the new. There have been countless translations of the inferno, but this one by poet robert pinsky is both eloquent and tailored to. 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. He says that his wife, prue shaw, now a celebrated dante scholar her book reading dante will be. Inferno full audiobook greatest audiobooks by dante alighieri 126521. 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 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. 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. 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.
Read the book on paper it is quite a powerful experience. Inferno complete unabridged audiobook of dante aligheris the inferno inspiration behind dan browns book inferno and 1st part of the divine. Dante, freccero, john, mazur, michael, pinsky, robert. The inferno tells the journey of dante through hell, guided by the ancient roman poet virgil. Bringing dante into the realm of contemporary english the. From 1997 to 2000, he served as poet laureate consultant in poetry to the library of congress. Robert pinsky born october 20, 1940 is an american poet, essayist, literary critic, and translator.
Oct 27, 2017 my ebay customer support notifications cart. 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 of dante by dante alighieri, robert pinsky trans. Pinksy answered students questions about his translation, which they are reading in class. The title of this book is the inferno of dante and it was written by dante, robert pinsky translator, john freccero foreword. 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. When robert pinskys new verse translation of the inferno was. The inferno of dante dante alighieri, robert pinsky. Michael mazur illustrated the inferno of dante from farrar, straus and giroux. Inferno full unabridged audiobook of dante aligheris. 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. 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. Literature from the ancient world through the renaissance. 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.
The inferno of dante audiobook by dante alighieri, robert. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of inferno and what it means. A new verse translation, bilingual edition dante, robert pinsky, john freccero on. Literature from the ancient world through the renaissance in a freeflowing conversation, an affable mr. 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. With the poet virgil as his guide, dante travels through the nine circles of hell, listening to voices of the condemned. 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. 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. A former poet laureate of the united states, robert pinsky teaches in the graduate writing program at boston university and has also taught at.
His published work also includes critically acclaimed translations, dante alighieris inferno and the separate. 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. 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. The inferno of dante dante alighieri pinsky, robert pinsky, nicole. There have been countless translations of the inferno, but this one by poet robert pinsky is both eloquent and tailored to our times. He explained how his full translation came about after he was.
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. 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. To supplement this reading of dantes inferno, listen to. Poetry, computers, and dantes inferno the atlantic. It includes the arguments prefixed to the cantos by the rev.
Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. Many people prefer to read offline or to print out text and read from the real printed page. The inferno of dante by dante alighieri pinsky, robert pinsky, nicole. 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. The inferno of dante dante, robert pinsky, michael mazur on. The epic grandeur of dantes masterpiece has inspired readers for 700 years, and has entered the human imagination.
Poet, essayist, and translator robert pinsky has captured the intensity and passion of the inferno in an unsurpassed contemporary translation. Bringing dante into the realm of contemporary english. 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. 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. Robert pinsky has been praised for rendering dantes inferno into an. 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. Robert pinsky is one of americas foremost poetcritics. 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. 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. 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.
A new verse translation and millions of other books are. Nov 11, 2015 best of all, if after reading an e book, you buy a paper version of the inferno of dante. A former poet laureate of the united states, robert pinsky was born and. Unless youre following along in your own copy of the book, you will have no. Poet robert pinsky discussing his translation of dantes inferno. 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. To supplement this reading of dante s inferno, listen to the sparknotes guide to dante s inferno. Now pinsky is serving as poet laureate of the united states, and the ample, elegant inferno featuring michael mazurs illustrations is available at. 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. Inferno of dante by dante alighieri and robert pinsky. Pinsky is the author of nineteen books, most of which are collections of his poetry. Poet laureate pinsky employs slant rhyme and near rhyme to.
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. Best of all, if after reading an e book, you buy a paper version of the inferno of dante. 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. Yes, this is an epic poem, but dont let that put you off. 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. Poet laureate robert pinsky discussed his translation of dantes inferno with students taking founding voices. The book based on the game based on the poem based on the theology. Poet robert pinsky on translating dantes inferno milton.
The inferno of dante a new verse translation by robert pinsky audiobook on demand robert pinskys new verse translation of the inferno makes it. 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. 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. 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. Elected poet laureate of the united states in 1997, his. Others want to carry documents around with them on their mobile phones and read while they are on the move. Italian for hell is the first part of italian writer dante alighieris 14thcentury epic poem divine comedy. Dante aligheri, george guidall, robert pinsky translator, recorded books.