"An unexpected delight. For someone ill-versed in The Divine Comedy and it's history, this is the perfect introduction - academically sound but eminently readable."---Terry Potter, The Letterpress Project

"A learned but accessibly written essay on a centerpiece of the European literary tradition and its continuing influence."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"By recounting the history of the poem's reception by readers over the centuries . . . Luzzi shows what a many-headed and irreducible beast it has always been and continues to be."---Andrew Frisardi, Wall Street Journal

"Both scholarly and accessible, this book impressively distills its author's lifetime of study and teaching, making it a rich source book for professors and students alike. . . . Highly recommended."-- "Choice Reviews"

"The prose is faithful, scholarly and sensitive to the subtle nuances of meaning and richness of reference in Dante's epic poem. . . .This beautifully illustrated book brings together all three volumes of Dante's poem, describing his travels down to the circles of Hell, up over the mountain of Purgatory and his ultimate ascension through the celestial spheres of Paradise. Featuring an incisive introduction by Simone Marchesi, a glossary and stunning illustrations by acclaimed artist Roberto Abbiati, this handsome edition of The Divine Comedy introduces a new generation of readers to what is perhaps the preeminent achievement of Italian literature."-- "The Florentine"

"Erudite. . . . Luzzi covers the seven centuries since the [Divine] Comedy's publication with concision and verve. It's a fleet-footed overview of the influential poem's eventful afterlife."-- "Publishers Weekly"

"Sometimes, it is of devout necessity to have a well-written book which presents a qualified overview of an artist's colossus of magnified, influential work - or in this instance, writing. And Dante's Divine Comedy - A Biography, is the perfect example. . . .[An] excellent book."---David Marx, David Marx Book Reviews