While most of our images of Hell may come from the Bible, The History of Hell shows readers how different cultures have interpreted the underworld, including the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and early Christians. In addition to dominent cultures, literature has played a part in developing our perceptions of Hell through the works of The Venerable Bede, Christopher Marlowe, Dante Alighieri, Edmund Spenser, John Milton, John Donne, and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Also included are photographs of sculptures and paintings from notable artists such as Auguste Rodin, William Blake, and Michelangelo. A wonderful brief introduction to notable writers and artists - sure to inspire more reading on the topic! 
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