Prisoners Of Hope: An Exposition Of Dante's Purgatorio (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163126479)

""Prisoners of Hope: An Exposition of Dante's Purgatorio"" is a book written by John S. Carroll that offers a comprehensive analysis of Dante's ""Purgatorio"", which is the second part of his epic poem ""The Divine Comedy"". The book delves deep into the themes and symbolism of the poem, exploring the spiritual journey of the protagonist, Dante, as he makes his way through the seven levels of Purgatory. Carroll's exposition of ""Purgatorio"" is divided into chapters that correspond to each of the seven levels, providing readers with a clear understanding of the moral lessons and spiritual insights that Dante intended to convey. The author also draws on his extensive knowledge of medieval history and theology to offer a rich and nuanced interpretation of the poem's cultural and religious context. In addition to its literary and historical insights, ""Prisoners of Hope"" also offers a personal and reflective dimension, as Carroll shares his own experiences of reading and teaching Dante's work. This makes the book an engaging and accessible resource for anyone interested in exploring the depths of Dante's ""Purgatorio"" and its enduring relevance to contemporary life.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.

Author: John S. Carroll
ISBN-10: 1163126470
ISBN-13: 9781163126479
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 540
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.57lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.09d