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“It is Dante who decides who should be punished and where they go, what torments they suffer. It is the poet who takes those measures, yet by making himself the journeyer, he tries to make us forget: We think he too is another innocent witness to god's work.”

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Book:The Dante Club
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The Dante Club

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Matthew Pearl
Matthew Pearl

Matthew Pearl, born on October 2, 1975, is an American novelist known for his historical and mystery novels. His works are characterized by the combination of historical events with fictional stories, creating captivating narratives. more

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