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Why Did Dante Title His Work The Divine Comedy?
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RE: Why Did Dante Title His Work The Divine Comedy?
The "Divine" part came with later printings more than two centuries after Dante's death, so it was simply called "Commedia." Back in the medieval era (and much later, I may add), comedy had a very different meaning, focusing less on humour and more on a happy ending, in contrast with tragedy. If you ever wondered why Shakespeare's comedies were called so even if they're not that funny, this is why. The work as a whole ends with Dante not only in Heaven, but finally seeing the Triune God in sphere form with his soul alligning with God's love, which is, of course, a happy ending.
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RE: Why Did Dante Title His Work The Divine Comedy? - by Rev. Rye - August 29, 2017 at 8:41 pm

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