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    Inferno by Dante Alighieri (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
    Inferno by Dante Alighieri (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
    Inferno by Dante Alighieri (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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    Inferno by Dante Alighieri (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

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    Unlock the more straightforward side of Inferno with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!

    This engaging summary presents an analysis of Inferno by Dante Alighieri, a classic of Italian and global literature, in which the poet explores the nine Circles of Hell with Virgil as guide, in order to learn how to save his soul. This work has inspired many artists throughout the ages who have created sculptures, architecture, films and animations based around his interpretation of Hell. Dante's work is considered a masterpiece of world literature and he is often called the "Father of the Italian language". 

    Find out everything you need to know about Inferno in a fraction of the time!

    This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
    • A complete plot summary
    • Character studies
    • Key themes and symbols
    • Questions for further reflection

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    Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrightSummaries.com
    Release dateFeb 26, 2016
    ISBN9782806276414
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      Inferno by Dante Alighieri (Book Analysis) - Bright Summaries

      Italian writer, poet and politician

      Born in Florence in 1265

      Died in Ravenna in 1321

      Notable works:

      Divine Comedy, poem

      La Vita Nuova (1292-1293), poetry collection

      Monarchia (1810-1313), essay

      An Italian from Florence, Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) was a writer and poet who was involved in the political life of his native city.

      The author of love poems (La Vita Nuova), Dante also wrote works about various topics, such as language (De Vulgari Eloquentia) and politics (Monarchia). However, he is best known for having written the Divine Comedy. He dedicated his life to this long epic poem, which is divided into three canticas, which correspond to the Christian conception of the afterlife: Hell, Purgatory and Paradise.

      Influenced by his reflections about man and society, Dante differs from his contemporaries in that he depicts his individuality, his own self, which was a great literary

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