Dante’s Inferno
Dante’s Inferno by Lorna Goodison is a new translation published by Carcanet Press, Limited in April 2025. This edition spans 180 pages and is presented in English. Goodison’s translation begins with a vivid depiction of a transformative journey, capturing the essence of Dante’s work through her unique lens.
Readers will find that Goodison’s interpretation offers a fresh perspective on the themes of life and introspection. The text opens with a striking image of a midnight encounter, setting the stage for an exploration of the human experience. This translation delves into the complexities of existence, drawing on elements of self-discovery and the intricacies of the human condition.
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Halfway tree. The journey of our life found me / there at midnight in a ramshackle state. So begins Lorna Goodisons astonishing new translation of The Inferno by Dante, a poet she once described as uncompromising as an Old Testament prophet, stern as a Rastafarian elder.
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