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The Divine Comedy

Dante Alighieri

The only literary work that rivals the Bible in theological influence.

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L'amor che move il sole e l'altre stelle.

Dante Alighieri

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The only literary work that rivals the Bible in theological influence. Its images — the nine circles of Hell, the burning tomb — are woven into Western consciousness.

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Dante's journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven guided by Virgil and then Beatrice. The greatest poem of the medieval world and one of the great works of world literature.

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Why should I read The Divine Comedy?

The only literary work that rivals the Bible in theological influence. Its images — the nine circles of Hell, the burning tomb — are woven into Western consciousness.

What is The Divine Comedy about?

Dante's journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven guided by Virgil and then Beatrice. The greatest poem of the medieval world and one of the great works of world literature.

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