Introduction to Dante's Inferno, Canto I
Background
Canto I of Dante Alighieri's Inferno serves as an introduction to the entire poem. It establishes the initial setting and provides essential details about the protagonist, Dante himself.
The Setting
Dante depicts himself as lost in a dark and enigmatic forest, an allegory for the moral and spiritual confusion he experiences. This setting symbolizes the difficulties and challenges he faces as he embarks on his journey through the Inferno.
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