Dante Alighieri (1265 - 1321)

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Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) is generally considered the greatest of Italian poets, and also one of the greatest poets that Western civilization has produced. His reputation is primarily based upon his magnum opus The Divine Comedy. He was active in politics during the early part of his life and took an active interest in church reform. Dante was born in Florence, Italy, in 1265. Heir of a poor but noble family, he was one of the seven elected officials in charge of the government of Florence.. Continue..

Some of Dante Alighieri Poems

Inferno (English)

Paradiso (Italian)

Inferno (Italian)

Purgatorio (Italian)

Love and the Gentle Heart

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	Be as a tower firmly set; Shakes not its top for any blast that blows.

- Dante Alighieri

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