What is the divine comedy, it was in the movie Seven?

Question

I just wondered as I liked the film and wondered what it was about.

Answer 1

It is the name of a book, it would have been referenced in the film Seven as it contains information pertaining to biblical ideas and explores them

The Book was written by Dante Alighieri in between the years 1308 and 1321. It is divided up into three sections, Hell or Inferno, Purgatory and Paradise, the most popular of these is the section about hell, it can be purchased on it's own and is Called Dante's Inferno.

Dante was an Italian poet, however he was involved in politics in was in favour of a secular ruler he was a member of the white party, however the Black party, was ultimately in charge they favoured the pope, Dante was exiled for his beliefs and ideas.

It is commonly believed that Dante used the book as a way to get back these people, thinking them corrupt.

In his book Dante describes different levels, for example he decribes 9 circles of hell, with each being attributed with people of different sin going to a predetermined circle. Naturally the lower circles afford higher punishments than the first, the earlier circles are described as actually not being as awful as we might think, the ninth is where satan is trapped.

There is within what I have told you a lot of the reasons it would be used in seven as it is based apon sin.

I dont really think I should go into further depth as I believe you will find it a worth will read, and there is of course english translations available.

I recently bought a 1890s copy written in english as a gift, I am sure you could pick up a new copy relatively cheaply.

Hope I was of help

Regards Armand

Answer 2

The Divine Comedy is Dante Allegheri's famous vision of hell. You can find it online for free.