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Books on CD - The Dante Club

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Book Synopsis: In 1865 Boston, the members of the Dante Club -- poets and Harvard professors Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, and James Russell Lowell, along with publisher J.T. Fields -- are finishing America's first translation of The Divine Comedy and preparing to unveil Dante's remarkable visions to the New World. The powerful Boston Brahmins at Harvard College are fighting to keep Dante in obscurity, believing that the infiltration of foreign superstitions onto American bookshelves will prove as corrupting as the immigrants living in Boston Harbor. As they struggle to keep their sacred literary cause alive, the plans of the Dante Club are put in further jeopardy when a serial killer unleashes his terror on the city. Only the scholars realize that the gruesome murders are modeled on the descriptions from Dante's Inferno and its account of Hell's torturous punishments. With the lives of the Boston elite and Dante's literary future in America at stake, the Dante Club must find the killer before the authorities discover their secret. The Dante Club is a magnificent blend of fact and fiction, a brilliantly realized paean to Dante, his mythic genius, and his continued grip on our imaginations.

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Step into the captivating world of 1865 Boston with "The Dante Club" - a thrilling tale that combines fact and fiction to create an enthralling literary masterpiece. This page-turner takes you on a journey alongside the esteemed members of the Dante Club, including renowned poets and Harvard professors Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, and James Russell Lowell, as they prepare to unveil their groundbreaking translation of The Divine Comedy to the New World.

Immerse yourself in the rich history and drama of the time as the Dante Club battles against the powerful Boston Brahmins at Harvard College. These Brahmins, fearful of foreign superstitions infiltrating American literature, are determined to keep Dante's work hidden from the masses. But as they fight for their cause, a serial killer emerges, using Dante's Inferno as inspiration for his gruesome murders. It's a race against time as the scholars of the Dante Club must solve the cryptic clues left by the killer before their secret is exposed by the authorities.

What sets "The Dante Club" apart is its seamless blending of reality and imagination. It transports you into the heart of Dante's genius, showcasing his enduring influence on our imaginations even centuries later. This meticulously crafted novel pays homage to one of the greatest literary figures of all time, capturing the essence of his work and the impact it continues to have on the world.

Experience the thrill of unraveling a riveting mystery while delving into the depths of Dante's Inferno. Don't miss out on this extraordinary literary adventure. Discover why "The Dante Club" has captivated readers around the globe and has become a must-read for lovers of historical fiction, mystery, and the power of Dante's words.

Ready to immerse yourself in the world of "The Dante Club"? Grab your copy today and join the ranks of the mesmerized readers who have been enthralled by this captivating tale.

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