The first of the three books in Dante’s “Divine Comedy”, the medieval Italian poet takes his readers with him through the depths of Hell with his guide, Virgil. Along the way, Dante and Virgil meet many figures, both historical and contemporary, who are paying for their sins in Hell. The first step on his journey of redemption and towards his love Beatrice, this epic poem has solidified Dante Alighieri as a Divine Poet.