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The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Hell, Volume 09

By Dante Alighieri

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Witness a poet's descent into the deepest circle of Hell, where sinners face eternal torment for their earthly transgressions.

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2004-08-07
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"The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Hell, Volume 09" by Dante Alighieri is an epic poem that imagines a journey through the afterlife, with this part diving into the horrors of Hell. Guided by Virgil, the main character, Dante, travels through the ninth circle, witnessing gruesome punishments fitting the sins committed in life. From betrayers to the greedy, souls of famous figures suffer for their earthly actions. Through vivid descriptions and encounters with these lost souls, the poem explores sin, morality, and the impact of choices, offering a striking view of human nature and divine justice.

About the Author

Dante Alighieri, widely known mononymously as Dante, was an Italian poet, writer, and philosopher. His Divine Comedy, originally called Comedìa and later christened Divina by Giovanni Boccaccio, is widely considered one of the most important poems of the Middle Ages and the greatest literary work in the Italian language.

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