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The Commedia
The Comedy
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The Divine Comedy is an epic poem by Dante Alighieri, considered one of the most important works of Italian literature.
The poem is divided into three parts: Inferno (Hell), Purgatorio (Purgatory), and Paradiso (Paradise).
It tells the story of Dante's journey through the afterlife, guided by the Roman poet Virgil through Hell and Purgatory, and by his idealized love Beatrice through Paradise.
The poem explores themes of sin, redemption, and the nature of God, and is known for its vivid imagery, complex symbolism, and profound theological insights.
The poem is divided into three parts: Inferno (Hell), Purgatorio (Purgatory), and Paradiso (Paradise).
It tells the story of Dante's journey through the afterlife, guided by the Roman poet Virgil through Hell and Purgatory, and by his idealized love Beatrice through Paradise.
The poem explores themes of sin, redemption, and the nature of God, and is known for its vivid imagery, complex symbolism, and profound theological insights.
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Mentioned by the lecturer as the original title of Dante’s famous poem, before it was later called “The Divine Comedy”.
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Civilization #29 - Dante's Divine Comedy and the Liberation of the Human Imagination
