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Scenes from the Journey
A soul in deep contemplation as the first night falls over Mount Purgatory.
Virgil and Dante discover the Valley of Princes, a metaphorical "womb" on the journey up the mountain.
New souls arrive at the beach of Purgatory.
All translations in the series by Richard Emerson. Artworks by Gustave Dore or AI generated. ©2024
Latest Podcast Episode
Building on the 132 daily reflections that guide through the first twelve cantos of Dante's Purgatory, this special interview with translator Joe Carlson reveals how these opening cantos illuminate a deeper truth: the path to purging modernity of its disconnect from reality. Join us as we explore how Dante's medieval wisdom offers a roadmap for authentic renewal in our contemporary world:
Join us for an enlightening conversation with translator and Dante scholar Joe Carlson as we explore the deeper meanings of Dante's Purgatorio. From the lush poetry of the Garden of Eden to the transformative journey up Mount Purgatory, discover how Dante's masterpiece offers a path toward personal and cultural renewal.
Highlights from Daily Reflections
Excerpt 1: Entering Purgatory
"To sail through better waters now, the little boat of my intellect raises up its sails - and yes, leaves behind that cruel ocean."
Dante sets the tone for the journey upward to virtue, leaving behind the turmoil of vice and disorder from Inferno.
Excerpt 2: The Womb of the Valley
"Pure gold and silver, crimson and white lead, indigo, shining and clear wood, fresh emerald the moment it is split."
Dante's rich descriptions evoke the beauty of the valley on the mountain, as it becomes a place of spiritual renewal.
Excerpt 3: The Call to Virtue
"I turned towards him the tear-stained cheeks, and there he made it fully revealed that colour that Inferno had hidden."
This moment of cleansing and renewal signifies the power of purging vice and reorienting towards virtue.
Excerpt 4: Defeating Temptation
"The two angels instantly fly down and chase the serpent out in one single tercet."
The swift expulsion of the serpent emphasizes the strength gained when one's spiritual gaze is focused on the Divine.
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