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Inferno

Dante Alighieri — 1320

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The Inferno is the first part of Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy, a visionary journey through Hell. Guided by Virgil, Dante descends through the nine circles, each representing a sin and its corresponding punishment. The work reflects medieval Christian theology, classical influences, and Dante’s political commentary, shaping the literary and spiritual imagination of the Western world for centuries.

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The Consolation of Philosophy

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Dante read Boethius closely and incorporated many of his ideas about justice, divine order, and fortune. The Consolation of Philosophy shaped the structure and moral architecture of Dante’s Inferno.