Victoria Olson Art – Watercolor, Egg Tempera & Oil

Dante’s Inferno Canto I Modern Language Version. Written by Jim Belton and Illustrated by Victoria Olson

“and I lost hope of reaching the hilltop. I was like a man who takes his gains willingly, but when the time comes to lose, weeps and is full of sadness. The beasts came at me and little by little pushed me back down the slope toward the dark wood, where the sun did not shine.” …

Canto I (49-50)
Canto I (49-50)

“and I lost hope of reaching the hilltop. I was like a man who takes his gains willingly, but when the time comes to lose, weeps and is full of sadness. The beasts came at me and little by little pushed me back down the slope toward the dark wood, where the sun did not shine.” 

 

I found Jim Belton’s  modern language version on word press; he’s been re-writing The Divine Comedy – by Dante Alighieri.  Click here to read Canto I.

 

 

 

 

 

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  1. jimbelton Avatar
    jimbelton

    Gorgeous. Thanks for the link back.

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    1. victoria Olson O'Donnell Avatar
      victoria Olson O’Donnell

      Thanks! I read your version and it’s great.

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  2. Mr Modigliani Avatar
    Mr Modigliani

    I love this so much!….

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    1. victoria de los Angeles Olson Avatar
      victoria de los Angeles Olson

      Hi Mr. Modigliani, Thank you! I’m really glad I found someone writing a parallel thought! Right now I’m painting Canto IV. I see you are doing a fine job with your drawings.

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        Mr Modigliani

        Thank you Victoria. I look forward to seeing the result

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