The Divine Comedy, Dante's masterpeice of poetry, is considered the central epic poem of Italian literature as it played a key role in introducing the Renaissance worldview to the common man. This moving drama is Dante's spiritual journey in his search for God. He is led through Hell and Purgatory by the Roman poet Virgil, and, finally, through Paradise by Beatrice, his ideal woman. This Worldview Library Edition of a timeless classic includes annotated student helps that deepen the reader's understanding of the profound concepts presented in Dante's masterwork trilogy.