The Divine Comedy – Dante Alighieri

Commedia Divine Comedy by Dante

An epic poem by Dante Alighieri, written in the early 14th century. It recounts Dante’s allegorical journey through Hell (Inferno), Purgatory (Purgatorio), and Paradise (Paradiso), guided first by Virgil and then by Beatrice. The work explores themes of sin, redemption, justice, and divine love, offering a profound commentary on medieval theology and politics.

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