Dr. Ralph Wood, a Professor at Baylor University, dives into the captivating world of Dante's Inferno. He explores Dante's exile from Florence, shedding light on how it shaped his writing and the character of Beatrice. The discussion also highlights Dante's pioneering use of vernacular Italian and the themes of love and self-discovery. As Dante navigates hell, Wood presents the symbolic she-wolf of greed, revealing profound connections between morality, poetry, and the search for salvation.
