-
Inferno: From The Divine Comedy
- Letto da: Heathcote Williams
- Durata: 4 ore e 10 min
Rimozione dalla Lista desideri non riuscita.
Non è stato possibile aggiungere il titolo alla Libreria
Non è stato possibile seguire il Podcast
Esecuzione del comando Non seguire più non riuscita
Ascolta ora gratuitamente con il tuo abbonamento Audible
Inferno: From The Divine Comedy
Acquista ora a 13,95 €
Nessun metodo di pagamento valido in archivio.
Sintesi dell'editore
"Abandon all hope you who enter here." ("Lasciate ogne speranza voi ch’intrate.") Dante’s Hell is one of the most remarkable visions in Western literature. An allegory for his and future ages, it is, at the same time, an account of terrifying realism. Passing under a lintel emblazoned with these frightening words, the poet is led down into the depths by Virgil and shown those doomed to suffer eternal torment for vices exhibited and sins committed on earth.
Inferno is the first part of the long journey which continues through redemption to revelation - through Purgatory and Paradise - and, in this translation, prepared especially for the audiobook, his images are as vivid as when the poem was first written in the early years of the 14th century.
Altri titoli dello stesso
Cosa amano gli ascoltatori di Inferno: From The Divine Comedy
Valutazione media degli utenti. Nota: solo i clienti che hanno ascoltato il titolo possono lasciare una recensioneRecensioni - seleziona qui sotto per cambiare la provenienza delle recensioni.
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Laurel
- 19/12/2012
The Best Inferno So Far
Any additional comments?
Benedict Flynn's translation is crisp and clear, and Heathcote Williams's narration is flawless. I have several other recordings of Dante's Inferno, but this is my favorite.
28 persone l'hanno trovata utile
-
Generale4 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia3 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 19/03/2012
A classic rendered in an ominous, heavy tone
The author tours the underworld, witnessing all the suffering, in a first-person account. Sometimes the language is a little hard to track as this was written hundreds of years ago and translated, but that kind of adds to the overall effect. The actor does a good job with various character voices -- generally you can distinguish them readily and dialogue does not bog down. His voice is very expressive. Don't listen when you need to be perked up!
12 persone l'hanno trovata utile
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- M. Henderson
- 01/06/2015
Great translation. Deserves whispersync!
It's hard to imagine how anyone can rightly understand the canon of Western Literature without reading Dante. Dante's first part of the Divine Comedy is compelling I itself, but it's also important because of its influence on the Western Canon. His imagery is creative and brilliant, even if his references to conte port personages can't be fully appreciated without a commentary. I listened to this translation and read along in another translation (Charles Eliot Norton) because I could not find acceptable matching versions. Excellent reader (Heathcote Williams), and a good translation (Benedict Flynn). I found the differences in translations did not prevent me from following along. While I recommend reading along while listening, I found that practice especially helpful with Dante. To keep perspective, I also found myself referring back to Dante's own analytical table of contents (wherein he summarizes each canto.
Overall, this was a good experience and I recommend it highly. I also look forward to exploring other translations: Dorothy Sayers and John Ciardi.
7 persone l'hanno trovata utile
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia4 out of 5 stars
- Joseph
- 25/03/2013
Scary
What did you love best about Inferno: From The Divine Comedy?
The overall mood was eerie and the dictation was perfect
What did you like best about this story?
The vivid imagination of the author was great in telling the different levels of hell
What does Heathcote Williams bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
The classic book was brought to life and the mood by Mr. Williams was spot on.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
The Levels of Hell
7 persone l'hanno trovata utile
-
Generale1 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura1 out of 5 stars
-
Storia3 out of 5 stars
- andromeda
- 19/08/2018
Irritating music and volume blast
It might have been okay without the HORRIBLE music playing between the cantos, not to mention the volume would be much louder for the music so would blast you with this jarring noise every 5-7 mins.
5 persone l'hanno trovata utile
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- thomas m.
- 06/04/2019
best version of this book
the narrator is what makes this version a step above the rest. the depth of feeling the narrator brings to this journey is beyond anything else I have found.
4 persone l'hanno trovata utile
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- cramble
- 05/10/2015
Great translation and beautiful performance
This is a great audio book. This is, in my opinion, a beautiful translation. The music between cantos really sets the mood for the story to follow. Well performed with great personality.
For some, thia story can seem overly complex at times due to the web of allusions and imagery but I feel that the reader's spot on personalities help aid in the feelings being conveyed. If you listen intently, it can be an absolutely lucid and strangely beautiful story. At the same time, if you know the general plot of the story and listen to this in the background while multitasking, while you may not be able to appreciate the intricacies, the feelings of the journey still show through.
4 persone l'hanno trovata utile
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Nicole Ivey
- 22/01/2020
Will revisit
I highly appreciate this reading; the small bits of music are fine and the light dramatization doesn’t take away from the literature. I found every consideration put into this truly set the appropriate mood and tone for this work, no injustices done here.
3 persone l'hanno trovata utile
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- CF1951
- 05/02/2019
Very good reading
Famous poem, great reader: pleasant voice, modulated for each character, good pacing, overall a very attractive performance
3 persone l'hanno trovata utile
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Ruben Castro
- 21/06/2017
OUTSTANDING
Truly the greatest epic poem of all time, unmatched to this day, I highly recommend to everyone
1 persona l'ha trovata utile
-
Generale4 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura4 out of 5 stars
-
Storia4 out of 5 stars
- John Horncastle
- 06/11/2016
Enjoyable, entertaining and educational
Good translation well read. This is a fascinating encyclopaedic tour through the 13th century mindset, so keep that in mind. If you're looking for something a bit more fast paced the BBC dramatisation of the abridged whole Divine Comedy (also available on Audible) might be a better place to start.
5 persone l'hanno trovata utile
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Margaret
- 16/02/2022
Absolutely brilliant
I listened to each canto several times and enjoyed it immensely. They are read with feeling and do well to highlight the different characters speaking. I strongly recommend listening to it in parallel with the explanatory work by Mark Vernon which he released in 2021, also on Audible. Mark goes through each canto and explains what is going on - what Dante is referencing and how scholars have interpreted the allegory. The combination of both really helped me think about what sin is and why it pushes us away from God.
3 persone l'hanno trovata utile
-
Generale4 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Christopher
- 22/09/2016
Almost a perfect translation
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Dante's Divine Comedy is the keystone of European literature. It was the first important work composed in a modern language, and it is a book that almost every serious writer has read and been influenced by.
If you want to understand poetry, or drama, or novels, or film, or opera - you need to read Dante at some stage (and the younger you first read him, the better).
If all you ever read is till receipts, you can probably get along without him.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Inferno: From The Divine Comedy?
Francesca da Rimini and Ugolino are the two moments everybody remembers. Me too.
What about Heathcote Williams’s performance did you like?
There are some very odd translations of The Divine Comedy into English. Dorothy Sayers writes like nobody ever spoke, while Longfellow manages to be as obscure as he is inaccurate.
Flynn has translated Dante into natural idiomatic English, which leaves the poetry to stand naked. Heathcote Williams delivery is nuanced but not lapel-tugging:- a perfect complement to Flynn's understated excellence.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
I'm always tickle by how when Vergil arrives at the gate to Purgatory, he wanders off into a private conversation with Cato (ignoring Dante completely for half the canto).
It's always fun when the characters cut free of the book, but this is one of the most amusing examples of that.
3 persone l'hanno trovata utile
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Thamesis
- 18/07/2021
Superb narration of this literary masterpiece.
What sets this version apart from all others Is the extraordinary narration by Heathcote Williams. I have to say that it is one of the best I have ever heard. Today I looked for a contact address for him in order to congratulate him but found, to my great sadness, that he has died.
2 persone l'hanno trovata utile
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
- Robert
- 20/11/2018
Bravo!
A wonderful performance. The translation is accessible and attractive to listen to. It is read at a pace which allows you appreciate the text. The reader is superb! His interpretation of the work is excellent and it is a pleasure to listen to.
2 persone l'hanno trovata utile
-
Generale4 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura4 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Leo
- 17/08/2023
Annoying sound balance
Readin was great, sadly when chapter changed they have instrument playing that is was way higher volume.
1 persona l'ha trovata utile
-
Generale3 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- 03Dmartin
- 16/02/2023
amazing except for the constant intro music
the performances and narration was great, the audio can sometimes feature some birds chirping or the faint and distant sound of an overhead plane. The only real issue for me was the unique medieval intro music that plays at the opening of every single chapter. it has no real theme apart from being operatic or olde' timey'. maybe I'm missing something but I can't see the point of it, other than to distract or to mark the chapter... it got on my nerves since some chapters are very short.
1 persona l'ha trovata utile
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 11/12/2022
Must hear - an absolute classic
Beautifully delivered. Just about to listen to it a second time as one has to pay attention. still so relevant to today. Loved it.
1 persona l'ha trovata utile
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- inductible
- 31/10/2022
Fantastic audiobook
I often rate books 5 stars on their own merits, but by gosh this is an excellent 5 stars… narration and musical interludes set a highly compelling scene here - I really enjoyed this telling, and will definitely seek out others in the series.
1 persona l'ha trovata utile
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Jamie Barron
- 04/08/2022
Atmospheric and immersive
I thoroughly enjoyed this atmospheric and immersive performance of Dante’s Inferno - I found the translation fresh and lively, and the music really enhanced the atmosphere, making for a wonderful experience all round.
1 persona l'ha trovata utile