Friday, April 15, 2022

The Friday 56 (215) & Book Beginnings: The Purgatorio by Dante Alighieri

The Friday 56 is a weekly meme hosted by Freda's Voice where every Friday you pick a book and turn to page 56 or 56%, and select a sentence or a few, as long as it's not a spoiler. For the full rules, visit the the page HERE


Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading.


Synopsis from Goodreads...
In The Inferno, Dante describes his journey to the depths of evil, to the recognition of the true nature of sin. In The Purgatorio, he describes his journey to the renunciation of sin, accepting his suffering in preparation for his coming into the presence of God. This brilliant translation of Dante's soaring canticle crystallizes the power and beauty inherent in the great poet's immortal conception of the aspiring soul.

Beginning: "For better waters no the little bark
of my indwelling powers raises her sails,
and leaves behind that sea so cruel and dark."

56: "That one who comforts him ruled formerly
the land where rise the waters that flow down 
the Moldau to the Elbe to the sea."


Comments: I finally got around to The Purgatorio. I'm officially two thirds of the way through The Divine Comedy, and I'm really enjoying it so far. What are you reading this week?

10 comments:

  1. One of these days I need to read the final part. Happy Friday!

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    1. Same. I'm really looking forward to the last part. Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. So glad to hear that you're enjoying The Divine Comedy. I still need to read it. Hope you have a great weekend! :)

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  3. I think I could only read this with help from a college English teacher. Bravo to you for making your way through the Divine Comedy. My quotes this week

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    1. It is a challenging read. I like the omnibus edition I have, because there are handy notes after each Canto. Thanks for stopping by!

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  4. Looks good. I'm glad you are enjoying it.

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  5. I'm curious for more! Happy Easter weekend!

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    1. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend!

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Comments are appreciated and always welcome. :)

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