The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri
In this epic poem, the protagonist embarks on an extraordinary journey through Hell (Inferno), Purgatory (Purgatorio), and Paradise (Paradiso). Guided by the ancient Roman poet Virgil and his beloved Beatrice, he encounters various historical and mythological figures in each realm, witnessing the eternal consequences of earthly sins and virtues. The journey serves as an allegory for the soul's progression towards God, offering profound insights into the nature of good and evil, free will, and divine justice.
The 27th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1308
- Nationality
- Italian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-500
- Words
- 100,000
- Original Language
- Italian
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- 1st on 100 Books of Classical and Modern Foreign Literature (The Union of Russian Writers)
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- 14th on 100 Best Books (Montana State University)
- 17th on Top 100 World Literature Titles (Perfection Learning)
- 21st on Top 50 Books (The Folio Society)
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- Select 100 (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee)
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- Best Foreign Work of Fiction Chosen by Francophone Writers (French literary magazine Transfuge)
- The College Board: 101 Great Books Recommended for College-Bound Readers (The College Board, an American not-for-profit organization)
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