Divine Comedy (Dante Alighieri)

The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri is an epic poetic journey through the afterlife, written in the 14th century. It describes Dante’s voyage through Hell (Inferno), Purgatory, and Heaven (Paradiso), guided by the Roman poet Virgil and then Beatrice. The work explores themes of justice, morality, and human nature, illustrating the consequences of choices and the soul’s path towards enlightenment. It’s both a spiritual allegory and a reflection of medieval Christian beliefs, offering profound insights into the nature of good and evil, and remains a foundational text in Western literature and thought.