Dante Alighieri is one of the pillars of Western literature. And his texts have been translated into English dozens of times. With two new... There's a new translation of Dante's 'The Divine Comedy.' ...

William Blake, “The Circle of the Lustful: Paolo and Francesca,” 1827 engraving; plate: 27.7 x 35.5 cm (10 7/8 x 14 in.), sheet: 43.7 x 59.9 cm (17 3/16 x 23 9/16 in.), mat: 50.8 x 60.9 cm (20 x 24 in ...

Sandro Botticelli, “Beatrice explains to Dante the order of the cosmos (Divine Comedy, Paradiso II)” (circa 1481–1495), pen and brown ink over metal pen on parchment, 32.4 x 47.4 cm (© Staatliche ...

In the last few days of summer, The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon released his 13th album, the stunning Rainy Sunday Afternoon —just when his fans needed his sage, witty, and heartfelt perspective the ...

When Dante Alighieri died 700 years ago, on September 14, 1321, he had just put his final flourishes on the “Divine Comedy,” a monumental poem that would inspire readers for centuries. The “Divine ...

Going to hell is usually a tough break. But the poet Michael Palma doesn't seem to mind. To course through bitter waters presently, My wit’s small craft hoists sails for embarkation And takes its ...