The Divine Comedy

Written by Dante Alighieri

Narrated by The Synthetic Voice of Calum

Embark on an epic journey through the realms of the afterlife with this awe-inspiring audiobook edition of Dante Alighieri's timeless classic, The Divine Comedy.

Follow Dante, guided by the poet Virgil, as he traverses the depths of Hell, ascends the terraces of Purgatory, and ascends to the celestial heights of Paradise. Experience the vivid landscapes, vivid characters, and profound spiritual insights as Dante confronts sin, redemption, and the nature of divine justice.

Narrated with breathtaking intensity and lyrical beauty, immerse yourself in Alighieri's magnum opus as it explores the depths of human experience and the eternal quest for meaning and salvation. From the torments of the damned to the beatific vision of God, this audiobook brings to life the epic scope and timeless relevance of The Divine Comedy.

Perfect for lovers of epic poetry and philosophical literature, The Divine Comedy is a monumental work that continues to inspire and enlighten readers across the ages. Whether you're rediscovering Dante's masterpiece or embarking on this journey for the first time, let the mesmerizing narration transport you to a world where the human soul grapples with the mysteries of existence.

Prepare to be enraptured by the grandeur and beauty of Dante Alighieri's vision in this exquisitely crafted audiobook that will leave you spellbound until the very last verse.

Please note: The audiobook narration was digitally synthesized, and the cover was made in collaboration with AI tools.

• Language: English
• Publisher: RetroSynth Classics
• Release date: Apr 11, 2024
• ISBN: 9781094472539

Dante Alighieri

Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) was an Italian poet. Born in Florence, Dante was raised in a family loyal to the Guelphs, a political faction in support of the Pope and embroiled in violent conflict with the opposing Ghibellines, who supported the Holy Roman Emperor. Promised in marriage to Gemma di Manetto Donati at the age of 12, Dante had already fallen in love with Beatrice Portinari, whom he would represent as a divine figure and muse in much of his poetry. After fighting with the Guelph cavalry at the Battle of Campaldino in 1289, Dante returned to Florence to serve as a public figure while raising his four young children. By this time, Dante had met the poets Guido Cavalcanti, Lapo Gianni, Cino da Pistoia, and Brunetto Latini, all of whom contributed to the burgeoning aesthetic movement known as the dolce stil novo, or “sweet new style.” The New Life (1294) is a book composed of prose and verse in which Dante explores the relationship between romantic love and divine love through the lens of his own infatuation with Beatrice. Written in the Tuscan vernacular rather than Latin, The New Life was influential in establishing a standardized Italian language. In 1302, following the violent fragmentation of the Guelph faction into the White and Black Guelphs, Dante was permanently exiled from Florence. Over the next two decades, he composed The Divine Comedy (1320), a lengthy narrative poem that would bring him enduring fame as Italy’s most important literary figure.