For ye were not created
to lead the life of stupid animals,
but manliness and knowledge to pursue
DANTE ALIGHIERI
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Dante’s Inferno is a journey through the nine circles of Hell, where sinners suffer divine justice through fitting punishments. Guided by Virgil, Dante encounters historical and mythical figures, witnessing the consequences of sin. The epic serves as both a moral warning and a path toward redemption and enlightenment.
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