Ad Astra

Ad Astra presents selections from Dante Alighieri’s timeless masterpiece, “The Divine Comedy,” in English. This edition offers readers a gateway to Dante’s profound exploration of the afterlife, rendered accessible through the translations of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Longfellow’s work captures the essence of Dante’s vision, guiding readers through the realms of Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. Dante’s allegorical journey, rich with symbolism and historical figures, remains a cornerstone of Western literature. Ad Astra allows new audiences to discover the enduring power of Dante’s verse and the beauty of Longfellow’s interpretation. This collection is essential for students of literature, history, and theology, and for anyone seeking to explore the depths of human experience through the lens of one of history’s greatest poets.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.