The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Inferno, Purgatorio, Paradiso

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
Alternate Titles
La Divina Commedia
Commedia

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