What an utterly marvelous opening to this project—and the very happiest of birthdays to you, too. I also have a birthday in January, though at quite a different stage in life (I will be 76). That alone will make this project interesting for me (I have never read more than a few pages of Dante, even in all these years). I was fascinated to see the translation you chose for the first three lines here, quite beautiful. Am I right it is Kline’s (so google seems to tell me)? I also thought, if you haven’t seen it, you might enjoy Caroline Bergvall’s poem VIA, which is a compilation of several translations of those three lines: https://carolinebergvall.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/VIA.pdf May the journey be fulfilling, and thank you so much for being our guide.
Many happy returns for your birthday, and how fortunate for us to be invited as guests for your next orbit, as you guide us along Dante's path. My volume of his work has been on my bookshelf longer than you have been alive. It's been with me through so many iterations, locations, detours and relocations; titles, employments, losses, loves and joys - so, it's time. I'm looking forward to a lovely walk, one canto at at time. Thank You.
Many happy returns Vashik, my fellow Capricorn guide. I also see this journey into Dante’s realm as a birthday gift to myself. You write beautifully and I’m already happy to step into Inferno with you. And I constantly repeat to myself: confide tibimet!
I already feel so recharged, Vashik, and I sense that this journey will be transformative, leaving me more content with myself - a rare feeling. Congratulations on your wonderful age - 35!!! I wish you to always dwell in Dante’s, also YOUR Heaven, as there are countless remarkable phenomena worth exploring. Thank you for this incredible initiative and the opportunity you’ve given us. I’ve read Dante in Armenian, and now I look forward to enjoying the English version.
What an utterly marvelous opening to this project—and the very happiest of birthdays to you, too. I also have a birthday in January, though at quite a different stage in life (I will be 76). That alone will make this project interesting for me (I have never read more than a few pages of Dante, even in all these years). I was fascinated to see the translation you chose for the first three lines here, quite beautiful. Am I right it is Kline’s (so google seems to tell me)? I also thought, if you haven’t seen it, you might enjoy Caroline Bergvall’s poem VIA, which is a compilation of several translations of those three lines: https://carolinebergvall.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/VIA.pdf May the journey be fulfilling, and thank you so much for being our guide.
Thank you so much Susan for the birthday wishes and for sharing Caroline Bergvall's poem!
The translation that I will be using is by Allen Mandelbaum for Everyman Library :)
Such an exciting journey ahead! :)
Many happy returns for your birthday, and how fortunate for us to be invited as guests for your next orbit, as you guide us along Dante's path. My volume of his work has been on my bookshelf longer than you have been alive. It's been with me through so many iterations, locations, detours and relocations; titles, employments, losses, loves and joys - so, it's time. I'm looking forward to a lovely walk, one canto at at time. Thank You.
Many happy returns Vashik, my fellow Capricorn guide. I also see this journey into Dante’s realm as a birthday gift to myself. You write beautifully and I’m already happy to step into Inferno with you. And I constantly repeat to myself: confide tibimet!
I already feel so recharged, Vashik, and I sense that this journey will be transformative, leaving me more content with myself - a rare feeling. Congratulations on your wonderful age - 35!!! I wish you to always dwell in Dante’s, also YOUR Heaven, as there are countless remarkable phenomena worth exploring. Thank you for this incredible initiative and the opportunity you’ve given us. I’ve read Dante in Armenian, and now I look forward to enjoying the English version.
Beautifully expressed. Thank you!
I will get my copy ASAP.
What a superb project, and how my condition has improved upon making your acquaintance, Vashik.
Edit: and where are my manners? Many happy returns.
Astonishing