{"product_id":"dantes-inferno-william-blake-folio-society-mcmxcviii","title":"Dante's Inferno – William Blake (Folio Society, MCMXCVIII)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Folio Society edition (MCMXCVIII \/ 1998) of Dante Alighieri's \u003cem\u003eInferno\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by William Blake, is of interest to collectors of fine press books, Dante editions, and William Blake illustrated works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout: \u003c\/strong\u003eNear fine book in a good folio case. A handsome large-format Folio Society production presenting Dante's \u003cem\u003eInferno\u003c\/em\u003e in Henry Francis Cary's celebrated translation, accompanied by Blake's extraordinary watercolour illustrations reproduced in full colour throughout. The book itself is near fine; the slipcase shows some wear consistent with age and use but remains structurally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: Inferno\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Dante Alighieri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranslator: Henry Francis Cary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction: Robin Hamlyn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrator: William Blake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: The Folio Society, London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: MCMXCVIII (1998)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover, quarter-bound in burgundy cloth with illustrated boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Near Fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolio Case Condition: Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynopsis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Folio Society edition of Dante's \u003cem\u003eInferno\u003c\/em\u003e in the Cary translation, illustrated throughout with William Blake's visionary watercolours. A distinguished fine press production combining two of literature and art's most celebrated names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview: \u003c\/strong\u003eDante Alighieri's \u003cem\u003eInferno - \u003c\/em\u003ethe first canticle of the \u003cem\u003eDivine Comedy\u003c\/em\u003e - is one of the supreme works of world literature, charting the poet's journey through the nine circles of Hell guided by Virgil. This Folio Society edition pairs Cary's authoritative English verse translation with Blake's haunting and visionary illustrations, themselves among the most celebrated responses to Dante in the history of art. An outstanding volume for the bibliophile's shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folio Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55574719725908,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/5972\/1556\/files\/dantes-inferno-blake-1600x1600-0564.jpg?v=1776531914","url":"https:\/\/www.alexanderdavidfinebooks.co.uk\/products\/dantes-inferno-william-blake-folio-society-mcmxcviii","provider":"Alexander David Fine Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}