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“Await no further word or sign from me: your will is free, erect, and whole—to act against that will would be to err: therefore I crown and miter you over yourself.”

Quote by Dante Alighieri

Book:The divine comedy
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The divine comedy

Dante Alighieri's The Divine Comedy is an influential work of medieval Italian literature. The poem is renowned for its vivid portrayal of the afterlife, its philosophical depth, and its poetic beauty. It follows the journey of the protagonist, Dante, through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise, guided by the Roman poet Virgil and later by Beatrice. The work is divided into three canticles, each representing a different realm of the afterlife. Inferno depicts the torments of the damned souls in Hell, Purgatorio shows the purification of souls, and Paradiso portrays the bliss of the souls in Paradise. The Divine Comedy is celebrated for its complex narrative structure, its moral and theological insights, and its enduring influence on Western literature. more

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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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