Purgatorio

This edition of Dante's Purgatorio, translated by Jean and Robert Hollander, offers a clear and engaging verse version accompanied by the original Italian text and insightful commentary. As Dante begins his ascent of Mount Purgatory, guided by Virgil, he encounters the terraces representing the seven mortal sins and witnesses their penitential journeys. The translation is complemented by extensive historical and interpretive notes, enriching the reader's understanding of this seminal epic.