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Dante Alighieri was an Italian poet, writer and philosopher. His Divine Comedy, originally called Comedìa and later christened Divina by Giovanni Boccaccio, is widely considered one of the most important poems of the Middle Ages and the greatest literary work in the Italian language.

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πŸ“‹ Author Details

Years Active: 1265 - 1321
Nationality: Italian
Total Books: 6
First Published: 1320
Best-Selling Book: The Divine Comedy

πŸ“š Notable Works

✍️ Writing Style & Analysis

Allegorical narrative, terza rima verse, and theological symbolism

WRITING CHARACTERISTICS

🎨 Themes & Literary Influences

Major Themes

Divine justice Spiritual journey Love and redemption Sin and punishment Medieval cosmology Political exile

Literary Influences

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πŸ“– Where to Start Reading

🟒 Beginner

Start with their most accessible work:

The Divine Comedy

πŸ”΅ Intermediate

Once you're familiar with their style:

Vita Nuova

🟣 Advanced

For devoted fans:

De Monarchia

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