On Dante
Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy" is an epic poem written in the early 14th century, divided into three parts: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso.
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Inferno:
- Dante finds himself lost in a dark forest and guided by the Roman poet Virgil.
- The pair descends through the nine circles of Hell, each representing different sins and their corresponding punishments.
- Notable figures from history and mythology are encountered, and Dante learns about the consequences of sin.
- Satan resides at the centre of Hell, and Dante and Virgil eventually climb down Satan's body to reach the other side of the Earth.
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Purgatorio: