
After 20 years, Mary Jo Bang has completed her translation of Dante's 'Divine Comedy'
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Translating Dante: Challenges and Innovations in Poetry
This chapter explores the intricacies of translating Dante's 'Divine Comedy' into modern poetry, focusing on the linguistic challenges between Italian and English. The discussion includes techniques like assonance and alliteration, complemented by a reading of an excerpt that showcases the innovative sound of the translation.
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