"Dante was writing a work of fiction and labeled it as such. In fact, the intent was political satire."
The author's stated intent and the literary fallout (AP English classes notwithstanding) have tended to diverge (cf. the wackos who believe in the Necronomicon since Lovecraft made it up).
The author's stated intent and the literary fallout (AP English classes notwithstanding) have tended to diverge (cf. the wackos who believe in the Necronomicon since Lovecraft made it up).
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