The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri is an epic poem that was originally written in Italian by the author Dante Alighieri in the early 14th century. The poem is divided into three parts, each of which describes a different realm of the afterlife: Inferno (Hell), Purgatorio (Purgatory), and Paradiso (Heaven). The story follows Dante as he is guided through these realms by the poet Virgil and later by his beloved Beatrice. Along the way, he encounters various historical and mythological figures, as well as contemporary individuals who have sinned or achieved great virtue in life. The Inferno describes the punishments that sinners receive in Hell, with each punishment fitting the sin committed. The Purgatorio describes the journey of souls who are working to purify themselves of their sins before entering Heaven. The Paradiso describes the beauty and wonder of Heaven, as Dante experiences the divine presence of God. The Divine Comedy is considered one of the greatest works of literature in Western civilization, and has had a profound influence on art, music, and philosophy. This particular edition was translated into English by the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in 1867.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.