göttliche Komödie - Das Fegefeuer
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The Divine Comedy is a journey through the afterlife, guided by the Roman poet Virgil. Dante, the protagonist, is a Christian who has lost his way in life. He is guided by Virgil through the nine circles of Hell, where he witnesses the punishments of the damned. In Purgatory, he meets the souls of those who are being cleansed of their sins. Finally, in Paradise, he meets the saints and the Virgin Mary.Book Details
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Dante Alighieri
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Dante is known for establishing the use of the vernacular in literature at a time when most poetry was written in Latin, making it accessible only to the most educated readers. His De vulgari eloquent...
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