Canto I Of The Inferno

Dante’s Divine Comedy Begins

Canto I of the Inferno

Dante’s Journey of Redemption

The Divine Comedy, an epic poem written by Dante Alighieri, begins with Canto I of the Inferno. This canto serves as an introduction to the entire poem and establishes the context for Dante’s allegorical journey.

In the opening lines, Dante finds himself lost in a dark forest, symbolizing his spiritual and existential astray. He encounters the Roman poet Virgil, who offers to guide him through Hell (Inferno), Purgatory (Purgatorio), and Paradise (Paradiso).

Together, they embark on a transformative journey that explores the consequences of sin, the possibility of redemption, and the nature of divine justice.