Nine articles about Dante

Author's name: Jorge Luis Borges Publisher: Al-Jamal Publications for Publishing and Distribution Year of publication: 2023 Literary classification: Articles Book overview: Nine articles about Dante by Jorge Luis Borges ... Borges says: "It is not easy to read Dante's Divine Comedy, but with patience, it is very rewarding. First of all, there is a lot of excitement in it; it tells us about the human journey through hell, purgatory, and heaven. It does so from a personal perspective, as if the poet himself is actually present, looking at infinite spaces, surrounded by cursed spirits, demons, legendary monsters, and saints ... I think one can be afraid once or twice, and Dante was very, very afraid: he is very human in that inhuman world." He adds: "All the verses are strict, organized interwoven threads in meters and rhyme, of course. The beauty of the verses of the Divine Comedy is unmatched, and I am not only talking about aesthetics. I have always found the most striking feature of Dante's writing to be his unique ability to capture the essence of the human experience, emotions, and existence, in a few lines. He did so simply, beautifully, and powerfully. His writing often draws from images of farmers and common people, unlike the nobles who used to read in Latin at that time. The Comedy is written in a language that anyone can read, and it still holds great significance. While reading, I always feel amazement and excitement in my mind."