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After 20 years, Mary Jo Bang has completed her translation of Dante's 'Divine Comedy'

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The Challenge of Translating Dante: A Modern Approach

This chapter explores the two-decade journey of translating Dante's 'Divine Comedy', highlighting the challenges of existing translations and the choice to adopt a contemporary style. It also delves into the intricacies of preserving rhyme and meter while navigating the complexities of language differences.

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