The Generosity of Dante's Divine Comedy
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Robert Harrison investigates the surprising longevity and relevance of Dante's Divine Comedy in contemporary society. He discusses the poem's ontology, language of the divine, and its relation to the modern crisis of faith. (November 16, 2011)
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