The Divine Comedy is an epic poem written by the Italian poet Dante Alighieri in the early 14th century. It is widely considered to be one of the greatest works of world literature and is a masterpiece of medieval literature. The poem is divided into three parts: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. The story follows Dante as he journeys through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven, guided by the poet Virgil and his beloved Beatrice. Along the way, Dante encounters various historical and mythological figures, as well as contemporary political figures, and uses their stories to explore themes of sin, redemption, and the nature of God. The Divine Comedy is known for its vivid imagery, complex symbolism, and profound philosophical and theological themes. It has had a lasting impact on literature, art, and culture, and remains a beloved and influential work to this day.In verse, complete, Translanted by H. F. Cary.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.