Tuesday, June 5, 2012


    The book Dante's Inferno is a piece of classic Judeo-Christian literature that has been adapted over and over again in order to make sense the modern world. I quite enjoy seeing the development of thought over the years, and seeing a piece of fiction about such sensitive topics as Religion offers an opportunity that I shan't pass.

  This book may seem slightly familiar once you get to know what it's really about, as the majority of images and descriptions of Judeo-Christian belief actually originate from Dante's Inferno as opposed to actual religious texts. The book itself is about a Florentine, Dante, who awakes in a strange and dark forest. Dante is confronted by a few wild beasts, that force him back until he meets a man, Virgil, who ends up guiding him on an adventure through the bowls of Hell in order to educate those above on the dangers of sin. Dante's adventure through the rings and cities of Hell includes some rather... unpleasant elements that I'd rather not share in this- it is Hell, and, after all, the whole point of the book is to find out yourself his epic adventure.

  This book may not be entirely fitting for everybody, as it contains some graphics descriptions and illustrations depending on the version being read. It is definitely appropriate for those who wish for the learning experience that this book holds. Anybody who likes history, theology, or is just curious should give this book a try.

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