The Divine Comedy

Dante Alighieri, a prominent Italian poet of the Late Middle Ages, is renowned for his epic poem, The Divine Comedy. Initially titled Comedìa, it was later named Divina by Giovanni Boccaccio. This work is celebrated as the pinnacle of medieval literature and is regarded as the greatest literary achievement in the Italian language, showcasing Dante's profound exploration of themes such as the afterlife, morality, and the human experience.