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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.
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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