Dante Alighieri

Definition

Dante Alighieri was an Italian poet from the 14th century who is best known for his epic poem "The Divine Comedy." It is considered one of the greatest works in Italian literature and explores themes of love, sin, redemption, and the afterlife.

Related terms

Inferno: The first part of Dante's "The Divine Comedy," which describes his descent into hell.

Purgatorio: The second part of Dante's "The Divine Comedy," where he explores purgatory.

Paradiso: The third part of Dante's "The Divine Comedy," which depicts heaven.