For over seven centuries; Dante and his masterpiece; The Divine Comedy; have held a special place in Western culture. The poem is at once a vivid journey through hell to heaven; a poignant love story; and a picture of humanity’s relationship to God. It is so richly imaginative that a first reading can be bewildering. In response; Peter Hawkins has written an inspiring introduction to the poet; his greatest work; and its abiding influence. His knowledge of Dante and enthusiasm for his vision make him an expert guide for the willing reader.
#52871 in Books Sterling 2010-05-04Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.50 x 9.25 x 1.00l; 2.50 #File Name: 1402754639272 pages
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Needs MapsBy DharmaThis book is well researched and has great information that isn't easy to find. I love the personal information and interviews. Problem is that it is hard to find the sites - everything is organized by category (not location); there are no maps; location information is often hard to find in the write up; and some of the pictures don't have captions saying where they are. So; this only works as a read ahead guide book to get ideas of where to go. Doesn't work to bring it on a road trip and quickly look to see what is nearby that might be fun to check out. Would be great if a map could be added to the website. Even better if that included downloadable KMZ file or GPS files so that people could take that with them.15 of 17 people found the following review helpful. Disappointed TooBy Astrogirl59I knew that the Colorado version was being written and I was really looking forward to it. But when it was finally released; I was very disappointed since all of the information seemed to have been gathered off of the Internet. As a transplanted "Jerseygirl;" I started visiting and collecting what I called my "non-tourist" tour over the past 25 years. My "tour" includes things like visiting the cemetery at Alma; taking pictures of the "orbs" in Crestone; attending the Frozen Dead Guy Days in Nederland; searching for the wild donkeys up in Cripple Creek; actually throwing a fruitcake in Manitou; etc. I have stories and reports of everything from Bigfoot; to hauntings; to UFOs (from military men); all gathered from native Coloradoans--including my own Black helicopter sighting. Oh well; at least "we" were represented in the series. But it would have been a better book if had been written by someone who fell in love with Colorado's true weirdness and proudly flies their freak-flag.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Review the author before buying.By BillThis person is on FB spewing vile left wing hatred. I would first review the author before considering this book.
