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HOW TO READ DANTE

In the opening allegory of the Divine Comedy, Dante finds himself lost and in darkness: Midway in our life’s journey, I went astray from the straight road and woke to find myself alone in a dark wood.

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The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri and John Ciardi presents key insights from the contemplative tradition. The 2 passages above capture the essential teachings.

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Key Passages: Highlights above are particularly representative.

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