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The Divine Comedy Explained: Summary & Analysis
The Divine Comedy Explained: Summary & Analysis

The Divine Comedy Explained: Summary & Analysis

By Harry Cent
Length1h 4m

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Summary

The Divine Comedy (c. 1321) is an epic narrative poem that stands as one of the most celebrated works in Western literature. It tells the tale of a man who is taken on a journey through hell, purgatory, and finally to heaven. In doing so, it shows the path of one man’s soul toward God and reveals a philosophy that continues to be relevant today.

Book information

Genre
Philosophy, Poetry
Length
1 hr 4 mins
Publish date
Jan 11, 2026
Language
English

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Table of Contents

1Introduction: The Architecture of the Soul's Journey
6Part V: The Earthly Paradise and Beatrice's Return
2Part I: The Inferno - Descent into Darkness
7Part VI: The Paradiso - Ascent to Divine Love
3Part II: Malebolge and the Depths of Fraud
8Part VII: The Empyrean and Divine Vision
4Part III: Treachery and the Heart of Evil
9Conclusion: The Enduring Legacy of The Divine Comedy
5Part IV: The Purgatorio - The Mountain of Purification
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