Inferno (Dante) - Wikipedia
Inferno (Italian: [iɱˈfɛrno]; Italian for 'Hell') is the first part of Italian writer Dante Alighieri's 14th-century narrative poem The Divine Comedy, followed by Purgatorio and Paradiso. The Inferno describes the journey of a fictionalised version of Dante himself through Hell, guided by the ancient Roman poet Virgil.
Inferno | Dante, Divine Comedy, Circles, & Hell | Britannica
Nov 26, 2024 · One of the most profoundly influential works in all of literature, the Inferno by Italian poet Dante Alighieri helped to change the language of poetry and shaped people’s ideas about the afterlife. As the first section of the long narrative poem The Divine Comedy (c. 1308–21), it is composed of three sections (or canticles) written in Italian .
Inferno: Full Book Summary - SparkNotes
Traveling through a dark wood, Dante Alighieri has lost his path and now wanders fearfully through the forest. The sun shines down on a mountain above him, and he attempts to climb up to it but finds his way blocked by three beasts—a leopard, a lion, and a she-wolf.
Dante's Inferno: A Guide to the 9 Circles of Hell - ThoughtCo
May 3, 2024 · Dante’s "Inferno" is the first part of his three-part epic poem "The Divine Comedy," written in the 14th century and considered one of the world’s great works of literature. "Inferno" is followed by "Purgatorio" and "Paradiso."
Inferno: Study Guide - SparkNotes
Inferno is an Italian epic poem by Dante Alighieri that was probably written around 1314 and first published in 1321. Written in the Tuscan dialect, with the poem contributing to the development of the Italian language as a literary medium, Inferno depicts Dante’s allegorical journey through the nine circles of Hell, guided by the Roman poet ...
Dante's Inferno Full Text and Analysis - Owl Eyes
Dante begins Inferno “midway on our life’s journey,” having strayed from the right path; finding his way back becomes the adventure of a lifetime. Of the three books, Inferno remains the most widely read, beloved for its vigorous pace, unforgettable scenes, and dark but crucial truths.
Inferno, Canto I by Dante Alighieri - Academy of American Poets
Do thou protect me from her, famous Sage, For she doth make my veins and pulses tremble.” “Thee it behoves to take another road,” Responded he, when he beheld me weeping, “If from this savage place thou wouldst escape; Because this beast, at which thou criest out, Suffers not any one to pass her way,
Inferno Study Guide | Literature Guide - LitCharts
An interactive data visualization of Inferno's plot and themes. Brief Biography of Dante Alighieri Born around 1265 in the city of Florence, Dante Alighieri is now widely recognized as the greatest poet of Italian literature and, for his work in standardizing an Italian dialect, is often called the father of the Italian language.
Dante, Poem, Summary, Characters, & Facts - Britannica
Dec 25, 2024 · Divided into three major sections— Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso —the poem traces the journey of Dante from darkness and error to the revelation of the divine light, culminating in the Beatific Vision of God.
Inferno by Dante Alighieri Plot Summary - LitCharts
Dante's beloved Beatrice, who is now deceased and in heaven, has sent Virgil to guide Dante on a journey through hell, so that he can ascend through purgatory to heaven. Dante and Virgil enter hell and first see a group of suffering neutral souls who committed to neither evil nor good.