Dante Alighieri's Inferno (c. 1308-1321) is the unforgettable first cantica of The Divine Comedy. Guided by the Roman poet Virgil, Dante descends through the nine concentric circles of Hell, witnessing ever more horrifying punishments for the sins of humanity. A towering masterpiece of world literature, it is at once a vivid political allegory, a profound theological vision, and one of the most terrifying and visually arresting journeys ever written. Published by The Folio Society, this volume has premium features, including: Full deep yellow/rust-orange linen cloth binding, elaborately blocked in dark tones with William Blake's iconic illustration of "The Serpent attacking Buoso Donati" (Canto 25) on the front cover and spine-creating a striking, fully illustrated hardcover unlike any later reprint. 32 magnificent full-page colour plates faithfully reproducing William Blake's original watercolour illustrations created specifically for Dante's masterpiece. Classic translation by Henry Francis Cary, with an insightful introduction by Robin Hamlyn. Top edge stained rich red for a luxurious finish. Printed on premium high-quality archival paper in a large, readable typeface that perfectly complements both text and art. Smyth-sewn binding Value