The paradiso of Dante Alighieri.

Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321.
Contributors: Wicksteed, Philip Henry, 1844-1927.
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In collection: W. B. Yeats Library
Format: Book
Language:English
Italian
Published / Created: London : J.M. Dent & Co., 1910.
Series:Temple classics.
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Notes:Engraved title page, printed in red and black; title within floral ornamental border.

"The present edition of the ’Paradiso’ has been specially prepared ... by the Rev. Philip H. Wicksteed, M.A. (who is responsible for the English version and for the arguments) and Mr. H. Oelsner ... (who is responsible for the Italian text, based on the editions of Witte, Moore and Casisni). Mr. Wicksteed and Mr. Oelsner are jointly responsible for the notes at the end of each Canto.":--page 415.

First edition 1899, reprinted 1900, ... 1904 ... 1908 ... 1910:- half title verso.

With ownership signature of 'Georgie Hydes Lees, November 1910' on front flyleaf.

Italian and English on opposite pages.

With manuscript note in german by George Yeats on front flyleaf and annotations throughout.

Physical description: 418, [2] pages : illustrations ; 16 cm.

Citations/References: A descriptive catalog of W. B. Yeats's library, Edward O'Shea. - New York ; London : Garland, 1985. pages 72-73.

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