Dante Alighieri, Divine Comedy, Quotes

A collection of quotes by Dante Alighieri, Divine Comedy, .

Dante Alighieri was a renowned Italian poet born in Florence in 1265. He is best known for his epic poem, Divine Comedy, which he started writing in 1308 and completed shortly before his death in 1321. Considered a masterpiece of world literature, Divine Comedy follows the journey of the narrator through Hell (Inferno), Purgatory (Purgatorio), and Heaven (Paradiso). It explores various moral, theological, and political themes, while showcasing Dante's profound love for Beatrice, his muse and inspiration. Alighieri's contributions to literature and his profound influence on the Italian language earned him the title of "Father of the Italian Language".

Through me you pass into the city of woe:Through me you pass

Through me you pass into the city of woe:Through me you pass into eternal pain:Through me among the people lost for aye.Justice the founder of my fabric moved:To rear me was the task of power divine,Supremest wisdom, and primeval love.Before me things create were none, save thingsEternal, and eternal I shall endure.All hope abandon, ye who enter here.

Dante Alighieri, Divine Comedy,

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