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Gesine · Last edited by Gesine on Sat Jan 20, 2007 11:11 pm; edited 56 times in total

This book is now complete and can be downloaded from the LibriVox catalogue here: http://librivox.org/the-divine-comedy-by-dante-alighieri/

The Divine Comedy of Dante by Dante Alighieri. Translated by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

This book will recorded in the English translation. Alessia is also coordinating a reading of the Italian original. If you'd prefer to read La Divina Commedia in Italian, or if you can read both, please head over here: http://librivox.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=674

How to claim a part, and 'how it all works' here
To find a section to record, simply look at point 5. below at the sections. All the ones without names beside them are �up for grabs.� Click "Post reply" at the top left of the screen and tell us which section you�d like to read (include the blue number, please). Read points 6. to 8. below for what to do before, during and after your recording.
New to recording?
Please read our Newbie Guide to Recording!
Is there a deadline?
Target completion date of this project: 31 December 2006 - but try to send your recordings as soon as you can. If you cannot do your section, for whatever reason, just let me know and it'll go back to the pool. There's no shame in this; we're all volunteers and things happen.
Where do I find the text?
Gutenberg e-text: http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/1004
(Please make sure you read the translation by Longfellow. There are two other translations available on PG - the one by Cary is illustrated and worth a look! - Note also that the numbers of the canti repeat in the three books, so be alert and read from the correct book!)
Please claim sections (numbers in the first column)!

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BEFORE recording:
Please check the Recording Notes:
http://librivox.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6427#6430

Sample rate
1. 44.1KHz is the default sample rate in lots of software. We like getting files at this rate.
2. Some know-it-all told us that 32KHz sounds better. If you know how, try to use this rate.
3. We want to make this easy, so we'll take any rate from 22 to 44.1KHz, if you need us to.
4. Please don't use 48KHz or anything under 22KHz. If you accidentally send us something at these rates, our uploaders will resample it for you and advise you on how to record at a sample rate we can use. Don't worry, your work will never be wasted!
DURING recording:
Make sure you add this to the beginning and end of your recording:
Start of recording (Intro)
- "This is a LibriVox recording. All LibriVox recordings are in the public domain. For more information, or to volunteer, please visit: librivox DOT org"
- If you wish, say:
  "Recording by [your name], [city, your blog, podcast, web address]"
- Say:
  "The Divine Comedy, by Dante Alighieri. Translated by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Canto [xx] to [xx]"
End of recording
- At the end of the section, say:
  �End of [name of book, e.g. Inferno], Canto [xx] to [xx]"
- At the end of each book, say (in addition):
  "End of The Divine Comedy, [name of book, e.g. Inferno], by Dante Alighieri and translated by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow."
- At the end of the whole book, say (in addition):
  "End of [name of book, e.g. Inferno], by Dante Alighieri and translated by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This is the end of The Divine Comedy."
Please leave a couple of seconds silence at the end of your recording!

Also, please remember to check this thread frequently for updates!
AFTER recording:
Save files as
128 kbps MP3
divinecomedy_longfellow_##_dante.mp3 , all lower-case, where # is your section number. (divinecomedy_longfellow_01_dante.mp3)

ID3 V2 tags
(To find out more about ID3 tags, go to our wiki: http://librivox.org/wiki/moin.cgi/WhatIsID3)
Add the following tags to your .mp3 file (how you do this depends on which software you use � if you are unsure about ID3 tags, send me a message). Please mind upper and lower case!

Title: [title of book, e.g. Inferno]: Section ##, Canto [xxx-xxx]
Artist: Dante Alighieri, transl. Longfellow
Album: The Divine Comedy

Transfer of files (completed recordings)
Files can either be posted here in the forum (link to your webspace) or emailed via http://yousendit.com to: justgesine AT yahoo DOT co DOT uk (if you use yousendit, it's helpful if you'll post the resulting link in this thread)

I'll need the following information from you when you submit a recording:
- your name as you want it to appear in the LibriVox catalog,
- your personal URL (if applicable)
- the runtime of the recording in format hh:mm:ss

Any questions?
Please post below or PM me.
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JickBahTech · Joined: 27 Mar 2006 Posts: 40 Location: So Cal

Nice!
Gesine you're BEAUTIFUL!
I'll get working on this right away.
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hugh · Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 5:00 pm Post subject:

yay!
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LibraryLady · Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 5:37 pm Post subject:

Oh, thank goodness Gesine! I've been wanting to get this one started but I can't really afford the time to coordinate another project right now. But of course I can't resist reading for this. Please sign me up for the next chunk. Smile

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Gesine · Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 5:47 pm Post subject:

Thanks, JBT... I've been wanting to do this for a long time, and having you suggest it reminded me!

It was tough to choose the translation, though. They all seem very good. I'm just learning Italian but am nowhere near the standard where I could make a judgement by comparing with the original, so I just picked the translation I thought would 'read' best. Here's a paragraph (from Inferno, Canto I) that I used to look at the three translations:

marlodianne · Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 6:35 pm Post subject:

Aw, I really wish it was a better translation. Sadly, Gesine, all those samples read like they were randomly tossed out by babelfish Razz

But I read Inferno in uni--in a far superior translation--and loved it, so I just have to be foolish, suck it up, and try anyway. I'll take Inferno 07 -- Canto XXXI - Canto XXXIV.
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ceastman · Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 7:10 pm Post subject:

In which case, I'll take section 8.

-Catharine

JickBahTech · Joined: 27 Mar 2006 Posts: 40 Location: So Cal

All three have their strengths, but Norton always felt a little low. I know it's just me, but i can't help but feel like this is "justa-buncha-stuff-that-happened-some-day" when I read that translation. I'm most familiar with Cary's, but this'll be a good excuse to go back over Longfellow.

SO excited!
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Gesine · Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 8:52 pm Post subject:

Marlo - section 07 (please remember to say the bit about end of Inferno!)

Catherine - section 08 (the first canti of the Purgatory)

I'm sure there are lots of really good translations out there. I cannot remember which one I read, but it seemed very good. I understand Dorothy L Sayers did one, has anyone seen it?
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Gesine · Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 8:56 pm Post subject:

Sorry Annie, almost missed you there! We must have posted at the same time... Thank you, I've put you down for section 02! :)
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LibraryLady · Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 8:56 pm Post subject:

Gesine · Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 8:58 pm Post subject:

And we did it again, Annie! Posting at the same time. Clear case of 'great minds think alike' :D
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LibraryLady · Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 10:49 pm Post subject:

LOL, thanks Gesine!
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marlodianne · Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 3:29 am Post subject:

Section 7 is done, and is uploading now. It should complete in about three hours. The link will be here:

http://librivox.greenkri.com/marlodianne/divinecomedy_longfellow_07_dante.mp3
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Gesine · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 10:09 am Post subject:

Sorry Marlo - I saw this but forgot to respond. Thanks for doing it so quickly! Want another section? :)
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