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The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Hell, Volume 03

By Dante Alighieri

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Journey into the inferno where lost souls wail and whisper tales of earthly desires and eternal punishment.

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2004-08-07
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"The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Hell, Volume 03 by Dante Alighieri" is an epic poem crafted in the early 1300s, stands as a significant piece from medieval times. This book centers on the afterlife, highlighting the trials and penalties endured by souls trapped in Hell, and examines sin, redemption, and divine fairness. Within the first few circles of this dark landscape, Dante, led by Virgil, observes the agony of souls overcome by lust, forever battered by fierce winds. Encounters with historical and mythical characters, like Cleopatra and Francesca, reveal heartbreaking stories of love and longing gone wrong. As Dante speaks with these tormented figures, he wrestles with their destinies and contemplates the power of emotion and its repercussions, offering powerful insights on morality within a divine framework.

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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