We do not know exactly when Dante began work on The Divine Comedy. He withdrew from active politics to a large extent and concentrated on his literary creations. He spent the rest of his life in exile, pining for his native city. When in 1302, the French prince acting under orders from the Pope captured power in Florence, Dante was sentenced on charges of corruption and opposition to the Church and exiled from Florence on pain of execution by burning if he ever returned. In 1300, Dante along with his fellow magistrates confirmed anti-papal measures. Civil war was common in Florence at the time and the issues were further complicated by the question of Papal influence. Heir of a poor but noble family, he was one of the seven elected officials in charge of the government of Florence. About The Authorĭante was born in Florence, Italy, in 1265. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential. A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experienceĮnriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context A chronology of the author's life and work A concise introduction that gives readers important background information Dante first encounters the seven deadly sins on his journey-lust, gluttony, avarice, wrath and sloth-and then goes on to encounter even greater wickedness on his downward descent, before finally confronting the "evil worm" Lucifer, who flaps his wings while gnawing a hole into God's creation. In the Inferno, Virgil guides Dante the pilgrim-poet through the depths of Hell, which is organized by the categories and subcategories of the sinners who dwell there. The first volume of The Divine Comedy-Dante begins his downward journey through the seven circles of Hell.Ĭonsidered to be one of the greatest literary works of all time, Dante's immortal drama of a journey through Hell is the first volume of his Divine Comedy.
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