Literature on 07.05 (Thu): Prepare a report 1. Main events of the life of Dante 2. History of the creation of "The Divine Comedy" Dante

Main events of Dante's life:

• Born in Florence in 1265.
• Studied rhetoric, grammar, and philosophy.
• Involved in Florentine politics, exiled in 1302.
• Began writing "The Divine Comedy" during exile.
• Died in Ravenna in 1321.

History of the creation of "The Divine Comedy":

• Written in the vernacular (Tuscan dialect) instead of Latin.
• Composed of three parts: Inferno (Hell), Purgatorio (Purgatory), and Paradiso (Paradise).
• A complex allegorical work exploring themes of sin, redemption, and divine justice.
• Dedicated to his patron, Cangrande della Scala.

Answer: A report on Dante Alighieri, covering the main events of his life and the creation of "The Divine Comedy."