Dante Alighieri, a poet of the medieval era, wrote and created works that have inspired many generations. His Divine Comedy was written between 1308 and 1321 and is considered one of the most important pieces of literature in Western civilization (Moss). It follows the story of Dante’s journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven with his guide Virgil. Along this pilgrimage, he encounters people both living and dead who impact him in some way or another – teaching him lessons about morality, ethics and life itself (Moss). Beyond its spiritual implications; The Divine Comedy also serves as an astoundingly powerful poetic work – utilizing vivid language to convey heavy philosophical concepts which can still resonate with readers centuries later.