This translation of Dante's Inferno preserves the original simple, natural style while capturing the swift movement of the Italian verse. Mark Musa's blank vers... » 

This translation of Dante's Inferno preserves the original simple, natural style while capturing the swift movement of the Italian verse. Mark Musa's blank verse rendition of the poet's journey through the circles of hell recreates the rich meanings that Dante's poem had for his contemporaries. «