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“A man is born upon the banks of the Indus, where there is none to tell of Christ And no one to read or write about him; And all his inclination and his actions, As far as human reason sees, are good; He is without sin in word or deed. He dies unbaptised and without faith: Where is the justice in condemning him? Is it his fault, if he does not believe?”

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The Divine Comedy: Dante Alighieri

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Dante Alighieri
Dante Alighieri

Dante Alighieri, an Italian poet and a pioneer of the Renaissance, is hailed as the father of Italian literature. Born in 1265 and died on September 14, 1321, Dante is best known for his epic poem, 'The Divine Comedy,' which is not only a great literary work but also a profound religious and philosophical treatise. more

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