The Inferno, Canto 32, lines 127-129: Not more furiously On Menalippus' temples Tydeus gnaw'd, Than on that skull and on its garbage he.

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"The Inferno, Canto 32, lines 127-129: Not more furiously / On Menalippus' temples / Tydeus gnaw'd, / Than on that skull and on its garbage he." is a specific excerpt from Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy," which has been visually interpreted by the French artist Gustave Doré. This passage refers to a particularly gruesome scene in the first part of the Divine Comedy, known as the Inferno, where Dante describes the ninth circle of Hell, reserved for traitors. The lines depict a sinner who is subjected to a horrific punishment, drawing a parallel with the mythological figure Tydeus, who in Greek mythology gnawed on the head of his enemy Menalippus during the siege of Thebes.

Gustave Doré (1832–1883) was a prolific and influential illustrator and printmaker known for his detailed and imaginative engravings. His illustrations for the Divine Comedy are among his most famous works and have significantly contributed to the visual representation of Dante's epic poem in popular culture. Doré's interpretation of this particular scene captures the raw intensity and horror of the punishment described by Dante, reflecting the artist's ability to convey complex emotions and narratives through his art.

Doré's illustrations were originally published in 1861 and have since become iconic, often used in editions of the Divine Comedy to enhance the reader's experience of Dante's vivid and often disturbing imagery. The specific illustration for Canto 32, lines 127-129, is a testament to Doré's mastery of the medium of wood engraving and his skill in translating literary works into visual form. His work remains a significant contribution to the arts and continues to be studied and appreciated for its dramatic portrayal of one of the most influential texts in Western literature.

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