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Literary Fiction· International

La Divina Commedia

by Dante Alighieri
Aggregate Editorial Score55/100
#252of 99,626 books
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Published 1472English
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About This Book

Few works of literary fiction have earned the sustained critical attention that La Divina Commedia (1472) by Dante Alighieri continues to receive. Published in 1472, La Divina Commedia by Dante Alighieri is a landmark work of literary fiction that explores the complexities of human experience with depth and nuance.

Book Details

AuthorDante Alighieri
Published1472
Country of OriginInternational
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
Editorial Score55/100
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Editorial Assessment

La Divina Commedia by Dante Alighieri sits within the tradition of literary fiction that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1472 in International, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention. With an editorial score of 55/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. Readers coming to La Divina Commedia for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of the human condition is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at. Dante Alighieri's role in the literature of International is well established. La Divina Commedia can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

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Dante Alighieri is a celebrated author from Italy known for influential works of classic literature.

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La Divina Commedia by Dante Alighieri is a celebrated work of literary fiction published in 1472. It is widely regarded as an important contribution to its genre, exploring themes that resonate with readers across generations.

Who wrote La Divina Commedia?

La Divina Commedia was written by Dante Alighieri, first published in 1472. Dante Alighieri is recognized as a significant author in the field of literary fiction.

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La Divina Commedia was first published in 1472. It has since become a well-regarded work in the literary fiction genre, read by audiences around the world.

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