Divine Comedy Summary
Dante Alighieri

Everything you need to understand or teach Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri.

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  • 180 Multiple Choice Questions
  • 60 Short Essay Questions
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Divine Comedy Summary

Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) wrote his epic poem, the Divine Comedy, during the last thirteen years of his life (circa 1308-21), while in exile from his native Florence. There are three parts to this massive work: Inferno, Purgatory and Paradise. In each section Dante the poet recounts the travels of the Pilgrim—his alter ego—through hell, purgatory, and heaven, where he meets God face to face. The primary theme is clear...

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