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Send us a textThe Divine Comedy, written by Dante Alighieri between 1308 and 1321, is an epic poem considered one of the greatest works of Western literature. Composed during Dante’s exile from Florence due to political conflicts between the Guelphs and Ghibellines, it reflects his personal struggles, theological convictions, and critique of contemporary society. Written in the Tuscan vernacular, it elevated Italian as a literary language. The poem narrates Dante’s allegorical journey through Hell (Inferno), Purgatory (Purgatorio), and Paradise (Paradiso), guided by Virgil and Beatrice, exploring themes of sin, redemption, and divine love. Set notionally in 1300, it weaves medieval Christian theology, classical philosophy, and political commentary into a vivid, structured vision of the afterlife.Hi everybody! I've decided to keep the podcast going on these platforms. Since I don't have any advertisers, if you'd like to support the show, please visit ShafferMediaProject.com and click on the Spotify or YouTube links to hear some of the great music that my company produces. Please like, subscribe, share and follow if you enjoy this content! Thanks. Hi everybody! I've decided to keep the podcast going on these platforms. Since I don't have any advertisers, if you'd like to support the show, please visit ShafferMediaProject.com and click on the Spotify or YouTube links to hear some of the great music that my company produces. Please like, subscribe, share and follow if you enjoy this content! Thanks.Please like, share, follow and subscribe! Also, check out all our great offerings at ShafferMediaEnterprises.com!
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