Questions and Answers
Who was the first American to translate the Divine Comedy?
H. W. Longfellow
When did interest in Dante begin to grow in the United States?
Early nineteenth century
How did English-speaking readers access the Divine Comedy before 1814?
By learning Italian
Before Longfellow's translation, which English translation of the Divine Comedy was available in the United States?
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When did interest in Dante begin to grow in the United States?
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Before Henry Francis Cary's translation, how could a curious English-speaking reader access the Divine Comedy?
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