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Mentioned in 3 episodes

Commedia

Divine Comedy
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Dante Alighieri's 'Divine Comedy' is an epic poem that journeys through the realms of the afterlife: Inferno (Hell), Purgatorio (Purgatory), and Paradiso (Heaven).

Guided first by the Roman poet Virgil and later by his idealized Beatrice, Dante explores the spiritual and moral nature of humanity.

The poem is rich with allegorical and symbolic meaning, reflecting medieval theology, philosophy, and political thought.

Through vivid imagery and profound introspection, Dante critiques earthly corruption and aspires to divine understanding.

'Divine Comedy' remains a cornerstone of Italian literature and a seminal work in the Western canon, influencing art, literature, and thought for centuries.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

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Hannah Skoda
as a thinker who wrote about universal monarchy.
International security & rough sleeping: history behind the headlines
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Jerry Saltz
when discussing his ambitious, but unrealized, project to illustrate all 100 cantos.
Athlete Statues, Reviewed by Pulitzer-Winning Art Critic Jerry Saltz (PTFO Vault)
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James Finley
as an allusion, specifically the rose imagery in the final part of the poem.
T.S. Eliot: Session 4
Mentioned by Greg Kelly and
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Joan Jonas
in relation to her performance piece 'Reading Dante'.
We’re drawn to the beauty of the ocean. An artist reveals why
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Mary Jo Bang
has spent the last 20 years translating.
After 20 years, Mary Jo Bang has completed her translation of Dante's 'Divine Comedy'
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Joe
as the author of Divine Comedy.
Episode 365 - The War of the Oaken Bucket
Mentioned when discussing Martin Hägglund's book 'This Life' and the relationship between Dante and Beatrice.
Amor Mundi Part 1: Unchained from Our Sun / Miroslav Volf's 2025 Gifford Lectures

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