The purgatorio 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., 1906.
Edition:Fifth edition.
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 ’Purgatorio’ ... has been edited by Mr. H. Oelsner, who is responsible for the Italian text (based on the editions of Witte, Moore and Casini) and for the notes at the end of each canto. The English version is by Mr. Thomas Okey ... The arguments have been written by the Rev. Philip H. Wicksteed, M.A., who has also contributed the matter on pages 432-437 ... and by whom most of the diagrams have again been designed":--page 439.

First edition 1901:- half title verso.

With ownership signature of 'Georgie Hydes Lees, January 1911' on front flyleaf.

Italian and English on opposite pages.

Physical description: 442, [1] pages : illustrations ; 16 cm.

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

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YL 472
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