Dante's Divine Comedy: A Journey Through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise
Introduction
This personal website in Italian language is dedicated to lovers of Dante Alighieri's poem, the Divine Comedy. It offers general information about the poem, as well as the ability to select and read specific cantos from the Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso.
The Divine Comedy
Dante's Divine Comedy is an epic poem that tells the story of Dante's journey through the three realms of the afterlife: Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise. The poem is divided into three parts, each of which corresponds to one of the realms.
The Inferno
The Inferno is the first part of the Divine Comedy. It describes Dante's journey through the nine circles of Hell. Each circle is home to different types of sinners, who are punished for their sins in various ways.
The Purgatorio
The Purgatorio is the second part of the Divine Comedy. It describes Dante's journey through the seven terraces of Purgatory. Each terrace represents a different type of sin, and the souls who are there must atone for their sins by suffering through various penances.
The Paradiso
The Paradiso is the third and final part of the Divine Comedy. It describes Dante's journey through the nine spheres of Paradise. Each sphere is home to different types of saints and angels, who represent different aspects of God's love and wisdom.
Credits
This website was created by Pietro Genesini. The text is based on the translation of the Divine Comedy by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The illustrations are by Gustave Doré.
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