It's by Dante.
2007-05-19 13:37:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I didn't read it but I saw the Broadway Musical version.
Dante told Larry King he didn't approve of the liberties the guys that adapted it to Broadway took.
2007-05-19 14:42:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Commedia is one of the most beautiful pieces of literature and the ultimate EMPEROR of Italian prose. The Inferno is a truly spectacular, breathtaking view of Hell, and a unique perspective still unrivaled in modern literature. The only drawback is the fact that Dante uses real historical figures from 1300's Italy that I wasn't familiar with...but otherwise, the description of Judas getting his back ripped off by the Devil was truly horrifying, and remains foremost in my mind as a traumatizing experience. Purgatorio was even better, as he traveled again through another seven spheres, from mild to extreme, from worst to best, and really reflected hope in a way unparalled. Dante was the best! I haven't read Paradiso yet, (due to its lack of gore), but I skimmed it, and it looks just as wonderful. DANTE IS THE F***ING KING!!!
2007-05-19 20:44:56 · answer #2 · answered by Lardshark 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It was interesting to say the least. I didn't really form an opinion, it wasn't one of my favorite things to read.
2007-05-19 20:40:12 · answer #3 · answered by Becca 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nice fantasy.
2007-05-19 20:40:17 · answer #4 · answered by S K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he had a very interesting concept of hell. I actually found it rather disturbing....sort of like the Bible.
2007-05-19 20:41:14 · answer #5 · answered by KS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
naahhh - I think not! not funny , not divine , not anything !
2007-05-19 20:43:09 · answer #6 · answered by slaveof12gods 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋