18 books like La Divina Commedia
Il purgatorio
Com’ io l’ho tratto, saria lungo a dirti;
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Inferno
Dante, after becoming lost on the path of life, is led by Virgil into Hell to begin his journey back to the light of God.
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Picasso
Text describes several works from Picasso's Blue and Rose periods. Ten color plates, including one on the front cover, are included.
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Vita nuova
Frontispiece of the English version (''The New Life'', [[D. G. Rossetti, 1899)]]
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Morgante
A classic picaresque epic detailing the thrilling exploits of Orlando, Morgante is a tale of war and of the calamities that befall the romantic hero, his fellow knights, and their sovereign, Charlemagne. After encountering the fierce Morgante, Orlando converts the giant, who then becomes his squire and trusted companion.
This annotated English translation will lead to a new appreciation of Luigi…
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Il Paradiso
The Divine Comedy stands as one of the towering creations of world literature, and its climactic section, the Paradiso, is perhaps the most ambitious poetic attempt ever made to represent the merging of individual destiny with universal order. Having passed through Hell and Purgatory, Dante is led by his beloved Beatrice to the upper sphere of Paradise, wherein lie the sublime truths of Divine…
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Atalanta's Race
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The Picture of Dorian Gray
The Picture of Dorian Gray is a philosophical novel by Irish writer Oscar Wilde. A shorter novella-length version was published in the July 1890 issue of the American periodical Lippincott’s Monthly Magazine. The novel-length version was published in April 1891.
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To Hell and Back
An autobiographical account of the author of his World War II experiences in the European Theater of War. 2nd Lt. Audie Murphy (1925-1971) was the USA's most decorated WW2 soldier, and lied about his age to join the army. This book became a bestseller, and was the basis of the successful movie in which Murphy (who later became an actor) played himself.
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Marmion
It is a poetry book. Sir Walter Scott’s love of the country induced him, after his marriage in 1797, to settle in a cottage at the pretty village of Lasswade, near Edinburgh. Four years after leaving this district he took Mr. Morritt of Rokeby to see the little dwelling, telling him that, though not worth looking at, ‘it was our first house when newly married, and many a contrivance it had to…
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Les Dieux Ont Soif
Academic historians probably read historical novels in two ways: as general readers and as experts on a period. At a guess, Anatole France’s Les dieux ont soif (1912) is not likely to satisfy under either heading. The academic historian can probably get over the historical goofs: active citizens in 1793, Federalists as decentralizers, the Revolutionary Tribunal of Paris not having a jury, and so…
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The One Year Bible ESV
Today's #1–Selling Daily Reading BibleMillions of people have benefited from reading through God's Word by using The One Year Bible. This bestselling Bible divides the text into 365 short sections, making it easy for users to read all of Scripture in one unforgettable year—in as little as 15 minutes a day! This edition of The One Year Bible features the full text of the English Standard…
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The One Year Bible NLT
A fresh new look makes this Bible all the more appealing as it guides readersthrough God's Word with daily readings from the Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs.
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Holy Bible Text Edition NLT
This digital edition offers readers the clear and understandable New Living Translation along with special features such as a 33-page topical verse finder, presentation page, and 8 pages of full-color maps—all at an affordable price. The eBook edition contains robust navigational links that help the reader quickly locate a verse or move around in a particular book of the Bible. Free from study…
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NIV, Holy Bible, Red Letter Edition
Special Note: This red-letter edition eBook has been optimized for reading on color screens, but will still function effectively on other devices. The Bible is the bestselling book in history, and the New International Version (NIV) Bible is the bestselling version year after year. This bestselling modern-English Bible has sold more than 450 million copies since its first full publication in…
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40 Días de Viaje en Silencio con Dios para Mujeres
¿Sientes que tu corazón necesita silencio, paz y una nueva cercanía con Dios?En medio del ruido diario, las responsabilidades, las preocupaciones familiares, las heridas emocionales y las preguntas que muchas veces no se dicen en voz alta, una mujer puede sentirse cansada por dentro aunque siga sonriendo por fuera.A veces no falta fe.Falta descanso.Falta silencio.Falta un espacio íntimo donde…
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The Evidence Study Bible
This apologetics Bible will enrich your trust in God and give you powerful and compelling evidence, not only for the existence of God but for the inspiration of Holy Scripture.
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The Catholic Bible
The Catholic Bible includes the Old Testament and New Testament. This Douay-Rheims Bible is authorized by the Catholic Church and is perfectly formatted for your iOS device.
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