From the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri: Purgatory!
After crossing the infernal abyss, Dante, accompanied by Virgil, prepares to climb the mountain of Purgatory.
In this kingdom, divided into seven frames, corresponding to the seven deadly sins, the spirits must atone for their sins to be able to ascend to Paradise.
The canticle opens with the Antipurgatory. It ends with the arrival in Paradise and the long-awaited meeting of Dante with Beatrice.
The simplicity of the narration, lightened by the philosophical and historical parts and lively illustrations intend to offer a first approach to understanding the cultural and human richness contained in Dante’s poem.
Dante for fun – Purgatory is a unique illustrated book. It is designed to introduce primary school children to the understanding of the Divine Comedy by Dante. Through a playful and creative approach, this book offers an extraordinary opportunity to discover the masterpiece of Italian literature in an accessible way.
Dante for fun – Purgatory is more than just a book! It is a complete educational experience that introduces young readers to Dante’s great work in an engaging and stimulating way. Perfect for reading in the classroom or at home, this book is a precious tool to introduce new generations to Italian culture and literature.
From the same series: Dante for fun – Hell and Dante for fun – Paradise
The books in this series are also available in Italian.
Dante Alighieri was born in Florence in 1265.
He actively participated in the political life of the city from 1301, due to the conflicts between Guelphs and Ghibellines, he was sentenced to two years of exile. In 1307 he began the fundamental work of his life, the Divine Comedy, a grandiose poem that describes Dante’s journey through the realms of the afterlife under the guidance first of Virgil, then of Beatrice and finally of Saint Bernard.
