Gamelogica
Daniel "Hardcore" Stull for Dante Alighieri quotes
Dante's Inferno, and the Commedia to a larger extent, forms the basis of this project by attempting to frame and interpret Final Fantasy VI through the lens of its literature. Written by Dante Alighieri, a medieval Italian poet, the Divine Comedy is considered one of the most influential works in the Western canon. It's an allegory in which Dante himself journeys through the afterlife, guided at first by Virgil, the poet of antiquity he most greatly respects.
Our documentary will feature several quotations from the Commedia so it's likely that multiple voices will be selected for this role. An Italian accent isn't necessary, but optional. Bear in mind that these quotes are all poetry and are thematically religious. The quotes may be read by any voice, regardless of sex or gender.
You can submit the custom audition lines below or any others from the book. We will be mostly using the Ciardi translation.
[Dante speaking]
"Midway in our life’s journey, I went astray
from the straight road and woke to find myself
alone in a dark wood. How shall I say
what wood that was! I never saw so drear,
so rank, so arduous a wilderness!
Its very memory gives a shape to fear."
- english
- Poet
- Awe
- harsh
- female adult
- male adult
- italian
- Thoughtful
- Respect
- Admiration
- Sad
- Medieval
- androgynous
- poetry
- Musing
[sign at the entrance to Hell] I am the way into the City of Woe. I am the way to a forsaken people. I am the way into eternal sorrow. Abandon all hope ye who enter here.
Even thus by the great sages 'tis confessed the phoenix dies, and then is born again, when it approaches its five-hundredth year...
[to Virgil] Oh, of the other poets honor and light, Avail me the long study and great love That have impelled me to explore thy volume! Thou art my master, and my author thou, Thou art alone the one from whom I took The beautiful style that has done honor to me.
Could you try the line again but raise your vocal levels? Unfortunately I can't seem to hear you even with a headset on, and I want to ensure you get a fair chance!