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Dante: Inferno to Paradise

Dante: Inferno to Paradise, by acclaimed filmmaker Ric Burns, explores the riveting life and times of Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) and his soaring masterpiece "The Divine Comedy" – one of the greatest achievements in the history of Western literature.

Schedule

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    Dante: Inferno to Paradise

    Part One: The Inferno

    Friday
    Dec 19

    2 Hours

    Exploring the early years of Italian poet Dante Alighieri and his decision to begin "The Divine Comedy" in 1306.
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    Dante: Inferno to Paradise: Part One: The Inferno: TVSS: Iconic

    Dante: Inferno to Paradise

    Part One: The Inferno

    Saturday
    Dec 20

    2 Hours

    Exploring the early years of Italian poet Dante Alighieri and his decision to begin "The Divine Comedy" in 1306.
  • Image
    Dante: Inferno to Paradise: Part One: The Inferno: TVSS: Iconic

    Dante: Inferno to Paradise

    Part One: The Inferno

    Saturday
    Dec 20

    2 Hours

    Exploring the early years of Italian poet Dante Alighieri and his decision to begin "The Divine Comedy" in 1306.
  • Image
    Dante: Inferno to Paradise: Part One: The Inferno: TVSS: Iconic

    Dante: Inferno to Paradise

    Part One: The Inferno

    Saturday
    Dec 20

    2 Hours

    Exploring the early years of Italian poet Dante Alighieri and his decision to begin "The Divine Comedy" in 1306.
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    Dante: Inferno to Paradise: TVSS: Iconic

    Dante: Inferno to Paradise

    Part Two: Resurrection

    Friday
    Dec 26

    2 Hours

    Dante's life in exile and the last two parts of "The Divine Comedy," as well as the fate of his masterpiece after his death.
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    Dante: Inferno to Paradise: TVSS: Iconic

    Dante: Inferno to Paradise

    Part Two: Resurrection

    Saturday
    Dec 27

    2 Hours

    Dante's life in exile and the last two parts of "The Divine Comedy," as well as the fate of his masterpiece after his death.
  • Image
    Dante: Inferno to Paradise: TVSS: Iconic

    Dante: Inferno to Paradise

    Part Two: Resurrection

    Saturday
    Dec 27

    2 Hours

    Dante's life in exile and the last two parts of "The Divine Comedy," as well as the fate of his masterpiece after his death.
  • Image
    Dante: Inferno to Paradise: TVSS: Iconic

    Dante: Inferno to Paradise

    Part Two: Resurrection

    Saturday
    Dec 27

    2 Hours

    Dante's life in exile and the last two parts of "The Divine Comedy," as well as the fate of his masterpiece after his death.

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