A Translation of the Inferno of Dante Alighieri, in English Verse: With Historical Notes, and the Life of Dante. To which is Added, a Specimen of a New Translation of the Orlando Furioso of Ariosto, Volumi 1-2C. Dilly, 1785 - 454 pagine |
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A Translation of the Inferno of Dante Alighieri in English Verse ..., Volume 2 Dante Alighieri Visualizzazione completa - 1785 |
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