Dante and Virgil in Hell: Love, Friendship, and Salvation in The

Why did Dante choose Virgil?  There are many reasons. Dante is Italian and, therefore, Roman.  Virgil was the greatest of the Roman poets.  Dante wants to be the greatest of the Italian poets.  Virgil comes to know this and remarks to Dante that he is proud while they journey up the mountain of Purgatory.  Dante…

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