In this lecture, we discuss Dante's personal and historical background, Medieval Florentine politics and religion, and the structure of his The Divine Comedy.

Dante's The Divine Comedy 2019: Structure and Background Pt. 1

We are always surrounded by stories: movies, TV shows, plays, games, video games, books and even advertisements. So, why do humans tell stories, and what function do stories serve? Our goal is to unravel the fundamental structure of narratives old and new and to untangle what their connection to human consciousness is.

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Dante's The Divine Comedy 2019: Structure and Background Pt. 1

Dante's The Divine Comedy 2019: Structure and Background Pt. 1