Paradise is the third and final part of the Divine Comedy, an epic poem by Italian poet Dante Alighieri. It is a journey through the afterlife, with the protagonist, Dante, being guided by the Roman poet Virgil through Hell and Purgatory, and then by his beloved Beatrice through Heaven. In Paradise, Dante reaches the final destination of his journey, the highest level of Heaven, where he experiences the ultimate joy and understanding.The book is divided into thirty-three cantos, each describing a different sphere of Heaven. ...
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Paradise is the third and final part of the Divine Comedy, an epic poem by Italian poet Dante Alighieri. It is a journey through the afterlife, with the protagonist, Dante, being guided by the Roman poet Virgil through Hell and Purgatory, and then by his beloved Beatrice through Heaven. In Paradise, Dante reaches the final destination of his journey, the highest level of Heaven, where he experiences the ultimate joy and understanding.The book is divided into thirty-three cantos, each describing a different sphere of Heaven. Dante meets various saints, angels, and other heavenly beings, who explain to him the mysteries of the universe and the nature of God. He also encounters souls of people he knew in life, including his own ancestors, and learns about their experiences in Heaven.Throughout the book, Dante uses vivid imagery and allegory to convey his theological and philosophical beliefs. He explores themes such as the nature of God, the relationship between faith and reason, the role of free will in human destiny, and the importance of love and charity.Paradise is considered one of the greatest works of Western literature and a masterpiece of medieval poetry. It has influenced countless writers and artists over the centuries and continues to be studied and admired for its profound insights into the human condition and the nature of the divine.As the bough that bends its top at passing of the wind, and then lifts itself by its own virtue which raises it, so did I, in amazement, the while she was speaking; and then a desire to speak, wherewith I was burning, gave me again assurance, and I began, ""O Apple, that alone wast produced mature, O ancient Father, to whom every bride is daughter and daughter-in-law, devoutly as I can, I supplicate thee that thou speak to me; thou seest my wish, and in order to hear thee quickly, I do not tell it.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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