Divine Comedy

"Darling of the Night" is a poignant poem that explores themes of love, longing, and the complexity of human emotions. It vividly captures the essence of a deep romantic connection while also reflecting on the pain of separation and desire. The imagery and lyrical quality of the piece resonate with the audience, inviting them to reflect on their own experiences of love and loss. If you're looking for a specific version or performance, I recommend checking poetry anthologies or online platforms that feature spoken word.

In Dante's Inferno, the lawyers are found in the eighth circle of Hell, specifically in the bolgia (ditch) reserved for fraudulent counselors. This bolgia is reserved for those who used their intellect for deceit and manipulation, which is seen as a perversion of their intellectual gifts. The punishment for the lawyers in this circle involves being consumed by flames, symbolizing the burning nature of their deceitful practices.

The poem is called Divine Comedy because it combines elements of both religious and comedic themes. "Divine" refers to its religious and spiritual content, while "Comedy" refers to its structure as a narrative that starts in a dark place (Hell) and ends in a positive resolution (Heaven), following the traditional structure of a comedy in literature.

The poem is called the Divine Comedy because it combines elements of both divine (related to God or the spiritual realm) and comedy (a literary genre that ends happily). The journey of the protagonist through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven ultimately leads to a divine revelation and a sense of spiritual fulfillment, hence the name "Divine Comedy."

Dante's Inferno is considered a comedy because it follows the structure of a classical epic poem, with a journey through Hell that ultimately leads to redemption and enlightenment. The term "comedy" in this context refers to the overall structure of the work, where the protagonist Dante starts in a dark place (Hell) but ultimately finds his way to a positive resolution (Heaven).

Yes, epithets are used in Dante's Inferno. An epithet is a descriptive term or phrase used to characterize a person or thing, and Dante uses them throughout his epic poem to help create vivid imagery and convey deeper meanings. For example, he often refers to the souls he encounters in Hell with epithets that highlight their sins or virtues, adding layers of complexity to his narrative. These epithets serve to enhance the reader's understanding of the characters and themes in the poem.

Dante's Inferno Translation:

"I AM THE WAY INTO THE CITY OF WOE.

I AM THE WAY TO A FORSAKEN PEOPLE.

I AM THE WAY INTO ETERNAL SORROW.

SACRED JUSTICE MOVED MY ARCHITECT.

I WAS RAISED HERE BY DIVINE OMNIPOTENCE,

PRIMORDIAL LOVE AND ULTIMATE INTELLECT.

ONLY THOSE ELEMENTS TIME CANNOT WEAR

WERE MADE BEFORE ME, AND BEYOND TIME I STAND.

ABANDON ALL HOPE YE WHO ENTER HERE. "

In middle Italian:

Per me si va nella citta dolente per me si va nell'eterno dolore

per me si va tra la perduta gente

giustizia mosse il mio alto fattore

facemi la divina podestate

la soma sapienza e la primo amore

devante a me, non fuor cosa create

sei non eterno, ed io eterno duro

lasciate ogne speranze voi qu'intrate

Translation:

Through me the way to the suffering city

Through me the way to eternal pain

Through me the way that runs amond the lost

Justice urged on my high artifier

my maker was divine authority

the highest wisdom, and the primal love

Before me, nothing but eternal things were made

and I endure eternally

Abandon all hope, who enter here

Dante Alighieri was an Italian poet from the Late Middle Ages, known for his epic poem "The Divine Comedy." He is considered one of the greatest poets in the Italian language and a prominent figure in world literature. Dante's work is divided into three parts: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso, each describing his journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven, respectively. His writing is renowned for its complex allegorical meanings and profound exploration of theology, philosophy, and politics.

Oh, dude, the divine comedy is like this epic poem by Dante Alighieri that's all about his journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise. It's like a big deal in literature because it's got all these layers of meaning and symbolism, and it's influenced tons of other works. So yeah, it's kind of a big deal in the literary world, if you're into that sort of thing.

What I notice is that people aren't answering this 'scientifically', but rather with an anti-religious bias. Let me try to fix that.

Scientifically—meaning by what knowledge we gain from consistent observation—is that hell MUST exist. Why?

Simply because, firstly, there is GOOD, and there is EVIL, and what we can observe from the natural world around us is that within it is a perpetual state of BALANCE, meaning that, for every action, there will be, at least eventually, an equal and opposite reaction. (For eg. after many hot days naturally comes wind and rain to balance and cool off the environment to a neutral state, etc..)

Secondly, it is quite certain that a 'supernatural' realm exists, or all the fuss about witchcraft nowadays (and for last several thousand years) would make no sense. The supernatural, invisible realm does indeed exist, and furthermore, seems more powerful than we can comprehend. We can also safely presume that GOOD and EVIL also exist within this invisible realm, since GOOD and EVIL are both 'invisible' qualities that we, as physical creatures, have a difficult time differentiating. I do not think it is so difficult within a realm where the invisible becomes visible...would you?

THEREFORE, since we see our imperfect natural world always seeking to balance out environmental extremes by itself, we can safely hypothesize that the supernatural realm would also do the same with spiritual extremes of GOOD and EVIL. By the way, this 'invisible supernatural realm' would be the ideal environment in which to correct any 'moral imbalances' for it has nothing material or physical to obstruct it's progress. Besides, 'morality' is itself invisible (yet we know it exists). That's where HELL becomes a necessity.

(If you have followed along so far, congratulations, your spiritual IQ is at least 140.)

CONCLUSION: if there are 'moral imbalances' done within our natural realm, they must be corrected at some point, eventually. And if a person has lived wickedly, despised his Creator, cheated his fellow man, abused his own body/temple, wasted his borrowed time here on earth, and yet lives a long, wonderful, happy, prosperous life here on earth, then indeed, eventually and absolutely, there must be a supernatural BALANCE that must take place after this life is over.

Hell is the counterweight to forever balancing that scale of injustice.

Psa. 10:4-5 The wicked are too proud to seek God. They seem to think that God is dead. Yet they succeed in everything they do. They do not see their punishment awaiting them.

...and who says the Bible isn't scientific?

Nemesis Inferno at Thorpe Park in the UK reaches a top speed of 50 miles per hour (80 km/h).

"Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate", or "Abandon all hope, ye who enter here."

because he was on the edge of killing him self.

Also, he was pretty much banished from Rome, and if he stepped in he could be punished to death. He wrote it as pretty much a big hidden f bomb to all the people who wronged him(like the pope) by putting them in hell

Yes, Dante has 4 kids.

Dido was the first queen of Carthage.

I hope so, because he's really cute. And his voice is so romantic! XOXO chicohot17_86@hotmail.com Yeah well sorry but unfortunately hes not gay (Thank God) and his voice is romantic but also sexy! and he is really hot! =)

Dante is referring to his journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven in his epic poem "The Divine Comedy." This journey is a symbolic exploration of the human soul's journey towards God.

"O vengeance of God, how much you ought to be / Held in fear by everyone who reads / The things that were revealed before my eyes!" (Canto XIV, lines 16 - 18)

Gustave Doré's illustrations of Dante's "Inferno" depict Dante and Virgil as more adult and courageous, capturing their journey through the depths of hell with a sense of mystery and detailed imagery.

Dante's portrayal of various popes and clergy in Hell, such as Pope Nicholas III and Pope Boniface VIII, highlights his desire to expose corruption in the church. These figures are depicted as being punished for their sins, suggesting a condemnation of their actions and a desire to critique the corruption within the church hierarchy during Dante's time.

One of Dante's personal values that is most directly demonstrated by the Inferno's setting is his belief in divine justice and the consequences of sin. The various circles of hell and the punishments inflicted on sinners reflect his view that those who have sinned will face appropriate retribution, thereby aligning with his faith in God's judgment.

Being a hypocritical person

Betrayal of friends

Involvement in corrupt business practices

Dante doubts Virgil's ability to guide him out of the depths of Hell because he is a pagan poet who lacks the spiritual authority to lead a Christian soul to salvation. Dante eventually comes to trust Virgil as his guide after being reminded of his wisdom and guidance in the past.

Dante places the hypocrites in the 8th circle of Hell, specifically in the 6th bolgia. Here, they are punished by wearing heavy cloaks lined with lead and walking in circles under the weight of their hypocrisy.