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A review by barbz
Inferno by Dante Alighieri
challenging
informative
reflective
4.0
It is impossible to read The Divine Comedy and not find the parallels to Dante's own life, firstly because he puts a lot of his own acquaintances as characters, but also because his thoughts on politics and his own exile are sprinkled throughout the poem.
I believe it is a given that the writing of such a renowned piece of literature is immaculate, but there is one thing that Dante seems to care for more than anything else, symmetry.
Not only in the disposition of hell, purgatory and heaven, but especially in his words, ending every canticle with "stars".
No matter where we are, hell in this case, all humans are always longing for the stars.
Although many of Dante's views don't align with mine, many of his beliefs seem like just another attempt of understanding and finding reason in faith and many others just a reflection of his own self, there is no denying the relevancy of his work.
If you are breathing, loving and believing, you should read The Divine Comedy at least once and only then, say you have truly lived.
I believe it is a given that the writing of such a renowned piece of literature is immaculate, but there is one thing that Dante seems to care for more than anything else, symmetry.
Not only in the disposition of hell, purgatory and heaven, but especially in his words, ending every canticle with "stars".
No matter where we are, hell in this case, all humans are always longing for the stars.
Although many of Dante's views don't align with mine, many of his beliefs seem like just another attempt of understanding and finding reason in faith and many others just a reflection of his own self, there is no denying the relevancy of his work.
If you are breathing, loving and believing, you should read The Divine Comedy at least once and only then, say you have truly lived.