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Divine Comedy. Eigth Canto of Hell. Dante and Virgil cross t
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Divine Comedy. Eigth Canto of Hell. Dante and Virgil cross t
Divine Comedy. Epic poem written by Dante Alighieri between 1308 and his death in 1321. Eigth Canto of Hell. Dante and Virgil cross the river Styx in the boat of Phlegyas. Along the way they find Filippo Argenti, a Florentine arrogant and angry. Engraving by Gustave Dore. Colored
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This engraving by Gustave Dore depicts a pivotal moment from Dante Alighieri's epic poem, The Divine Comedy, specifically the eighth canto of Inferno. In this scene, the poet Dante, accompanied by the Roman poet Virgil, are crossing the river Styx in the boat of Phlegyas, the infernal ferryman. As they make their way through the underworld, they encounter the arrogant and angry Florentine, Filippo Argenti. The Divine Comedy, written between 1308 and Dante's death in 1321, is an allegorical journey through the realms of the afterlife. Inferno, the first part of the trilogy, describes Dante's descent into Hell. Here, the souls are punished according to their sins, and the boat ride across the Styx marks the boundary between the living world and the underworld. The souls waiting to be ferried across the river are depicted in various states of indolence and laziness, reflecting their sins of sloth. Filippo Argenti, an infamous figure from medieval Italy, is shown in the foreground, his angry and arrogant demeanor evident in his clenched fists and furrowed brow. Dante and Virgil, on the other hand, remain calm and focused, their determined expressions indicating their resolve to continue their journey through the infernal realms. This beautifully colored engraving, with its intricate details and rich symbolism, offers a glimpse into the depths of Dante's imagination and the enduring power of his literary masterpiece. The allegorical journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise continues to captivate readers and scholars alike, making The Divine Comedy a cornerstone of world literature and a testament to the human spirit.
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