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Carol asked this question about The Divine Comedy: Inferno - Purgatorio - Paradiso:
Anyone have an opinion as to what is the best English translation? I bought a volume of the Cary translation (still in the mail) which I realize is written in archaic English, but it might be nice to have a more modern version as well.
Heath Morber Check out Esolen's version. Skillfully translated and good notes. I also love Clive James', but he goes outside the box and I don't recommend it for n…moreCheck out Esolen's version. Skillfully translated and good notes. I also love Clive James', but he goes outside the box and I don't recommend it for neophytes.

The Hollander translation is the academic standard, I believe, but the notes can be overwhelming for first-timers.(less)
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The Divine Comedy
by Dante Alighieri
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