Dante Alighieri's 'The Divine Comedy' is a literary masterpiece that follows the poet's journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise. Written in the early 14th century, this epic poem is considered a seminal work of Italian literature and a defining piece of the medieval period. The vivid descriptions of each realm, intricate use of symbolism, and moral undertones make this work a complex and rich exploration of the afterlife. Alighieri's use of terza rima adds a musical quality to the text, e ...