Dante's Inferno: A Graphic Novel Adaptation
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Acclaimed animators Paul and Gaëtan Brizzi adapt Dante’s literary classic Inferno in the sweeping, dramatic style that brought The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Fantasia 2000 to life In this powerful graphic novel adaptation, each layer of Hell reveals monsters, gods, historical and mythological kings, philosophers, queens, and hordes of the miserable, faceless damned, all culminating in a confrontation with Lucifer himself. Literary aficionados will appreciate this decadent graphic novel adaptation, which does not seek to sand down the source material. And adults whose imaginations were fueled by films like Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame as children, which the Brizzi brothers animated sequences for, will be swept up in this lushly illustrated adult fable, unfettered by the demands of corporate animation studios. Paul and Gaëtan Brizzi make this famously dense literary classic accessible without distorting it and betraying the spirit of the Italian genius. They deftly translate it into comics while taking care to preserve the heart of the story: a taste for excess, dramatic tension, and the inevitable darkness of the subject matter. Guided by the poet Virgil, Dante crosses the nine circles of Hell to find his beloved, Beatrice, in Paradise. Along the way, he must recognize and reject each of the incarnations of sin. In each circle of Hell, Dante confronts both sinners and demons, from Cleopatra, Helen of Troy, Achilles, and Paris, whose loves were famously their downfall, to the Greek Furies and Medusa, to heretics like Epicurus, whose teachings claimed that the soul died with the body, now forced to writhe in a flaming tomb for eternity. Review: The art! - Most graphic novels have fairly unique art styles, dependent on the artist. I've always thought that the art and art-style is half of the experience. The story making up the other half. This is a classic story, so then it depends on how the author decides to tell it. Classic, modern, short, detailed, etc. This version opts for a fair representation of Dante's original, keeping it concise enough to work in this format. But art. WOW, THE ART. I loved the art style in this book. It really makes hell seem as gigantic as Dante's quest. There is so much detail and depth. And everything is dark and bleak. I seriously love the art in this graphic novel. The cover page and the sample give a really good look into the artist's look. Review: Stellar charcoal artwork and story to go with it - Amazing book, beautiful artwork, and just a stunning story. Obviously this doesn't reflect the beliefs of Catholicism or the representation of their hell belief; but it's a beautiful story written generations ago about how far a man will go for the love of his life. Absolutely recommend to any classic literature fan
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S**E
The art!
Most graphic novels have fairly unique art styles, dependent on the artist. I've always thought that the art and art-style is half of the experience. The story making up the other half. This is a classic story, so then it depends on how the author decides to tell it. Classic, modern, short, detailed, etc. This version opts for a fair representation of Dante's original, keeping it concise enough to work in this format. But art. WOW, THE ART. I loved the art style in this book. It really makes hell seem as gigantic as Dante's quest. There is so much detail and depth. And everything is dark and bleak. I seriously love the art in this graphic novel. The cover page and the sample give a really good look into the artist's look.
R**Y
Stellar charcoal artwork and story to go with it
Amazing book, beautiful artwork, and just a stunning story. Obviously this doesn't reflect the beliefs of Catholicism or the representation of their hell belief; but it's a beautiful story written generations ago about how far a man will go for the love of his life. Absolutely recommend to any classic literature fan
S**D
Excellent and easy to digest but very very simplified. You'll be wanting more.
I picked this up hoping to get something easier to digest than the actual book. I really loved the art style and the simplicity. It is incredibly simple though and maybe this is by design but its got me looking for the next step for a deeper dive. Not a criticism but I think this could have been a lot more detailed and explained a lot more while still being accessible.
J**D
Good Intro to Dante
I want to read Dante but I didn’t want to go into it without any idea of what it was about. I think this graphic novel is a good intro to me reading the full story of Dante’s Inferno.
J**N
Great art in this book.
Beautiful novel with great art!
D**R
Hell, graphic but beautiful.
I've read multiple versions of the Inferno over the years, but this will be among my favorites. It's abridged, yet it doesn't lose the flavor of the original text. The denizens of the Inferno are genuinely ghastly, while the occasional angel is radiant and glorious.
N**H
Gorgeous illustrations
The story is an adaptation of Dante's Inferno. What it lacks in text it more than make a up for in the magnificent illustrations.
C**S
Minimal text, young target audience.
This book is definitely aimed for middle schoolers. The text is minimal and I finished it in two sittings. The illustrations are greats, I just wish that there was more substance to the writing.
T**E
Fantastic!
Amazing illustrations. The story is a very brief summary of the actual book but it does a great job of sticking to the key points.
P**M
A Feast For the Eyes and the Soul
It’s a brave and bold thing to take on something as vast and renowned as “Dante’s Inferno”, yet the brothers Brizzi manage to do so with considerable aplomb, navigating Alighieri’s text with respect while translating it into the Graphic Novel medium. The pencil line-work here is deliciously exquisite. Every single page and panel a feast for the eyes, packed full of detail. Whether a fan of Graphic Novels or not, this book belongs on every self-respecting Literature and Graphic Novel fans shelf alike. Yes, it really is that good. Someone mentioned in their own review elsewhere that Dante would be proud. I’m thoroughly inclined to agree. This is one journey you really do not want to miss.
A**A
A must-have graphic novel!
Lovely art and storytelling
W**G
Nicely illustrated
Good introduction into a classic!
T**M
Excellent pictures and a great way to understand Dante's Inferno
Excellent pictures and a great way to understand Dante's Inferno. Highly recommended!
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