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Page 7
Not long I bore it , nor so little while But I beheld it sparkle round about Like iron
that comes molten from the fire ; And suddenly it seemed that day to day Was
added , as if He who has the power Had with another sun the heaven adorned .
Not long I bore it , nor so little while But I beheld it sparkle round about Like iron
that comes molten from the fire ; And suddenly it seemed that day to day Was
added , as if He who has the power Had with another sun the heaven adorned .
Page 11
It seemed to me a cloud encompassed us , Luminous , dense , consolidate and
bright As adamant on which the sun is striking . Into itself did the eternal pearl
Receive us , even as water doth receive A ray of light , remaining still unbroken .
It seemed to me a cloud encompassed us , Luminous , dense , consolidate and
bright As adamant on which the sun is striking . Into itself did the eternal pearl
Receive us , even as water doth receive A ray of light , remaining still unbroken .
Page 16
And I unto the shade that seemed most wishful To speak directed me , and I
began , As one whom too great eagerness bewilders : " ( well - created spirit ,
who in the rays Of life eternal dost the sweetness taste Which being untasted ne'
er is ...
And I unto the shade that seemed most wishful To speak directed me , and I
began , As one whom too great eagerness bewilders : " ( well - created spirit ,
who in the rays Of life eternal dost the sweetness taste Which being untasted ne'
er is ...
Page 17
First with those other shades she smiled a little ; Thereafter answered me so full
of gladness , She seemed to burn in the first fire of love : “ Brother , our will is
quieted by virtue Of charity , that makes us wish alone For what we have , nor
gives ...
First with those other shades she smiled a little ; Thereafter answered me so full
of gladness , She seemed to burn in the first fire of love : “ Brother , our will is
quieted by virtue Of charity , that makes us wish alone For what we have , nor
gives ...
Page 20
Again for doubting furnish thee occasion Souls seeming to return unto the stars ,
According to the sentiment of Plato . These are the questions which upon thy
wish Are thrusting equally ; and therefore first Will I treat that which hath the most
of ...
Again for doubting furnish thee occasion Souls seeming to return unto the stars ,
According to the sentiment of Plato . These are the questions which upon thy
wish Are thrusting equally ; and therefore first Will I treat that which hath the most
of ...
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| Title | The Divine Comedy, Volume 11 Volumes 9-11 of Longfellow, H.W. Complete writings The Divine Comedy, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
| Author | Dante Alighieri |
| Translated by | Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
| Publisher | Charles Scribner's Sons, 1904 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 24 Jan 2019 |
| Length | 305 pages |
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