Dante's Inferno by Sean O'brien
Sean O'Brien's new translation of the Inferno is destined to become the standard English text for many years to come. It is the most fluent, grippingly readable version of Dante's poem yet, and with all the consummate technical skill that is the hallmark of O'Brien' own poetry manages the near-impossible task of preserving the subtle power and lyric nuance of the Italian original, while seeking out an entirely natural English music. No other version has so vividly expressed the horror, cruelty, beauty and outrageous imaginative flight of Dante's original vision. Praise for Sean O'Brien: 'His work is elegiac and satirical, interested in history, politics and the imagination' Independent on Sunday 'A poet of unabashed political engagement, wit and humour' Guardian
Sean O’Brien’s poetry has received numerous awards, including the T.S. Eliot Prize, the Forward Prize (three times), the E.M Forster Award and the Roehampton Poetry Prize. His work has been published in several languages. He is also a novelist, critic, editor, translator, playwright and broadcaster. Born in London, he grew up in Hull. He is Professor of Creative Writing at Newcastle University and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780330441100 |
| ISBN 10 | 0330441108 |
| Title | Dante's Inferno |
| Author | Sean O'brien |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2006-10-20 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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