In Purgtorio 27 we learn that the refining fire of the seventh terrace must be confronted by every soul who passes beyond the terraces of Purgatory.
The angel tells the souls that without passing through the fire, they can't be purged. When Dante stares uneasily into the fire, Virgil encourages him, ...
By intellect and art I here have brought thee; Take thine own pleasure for thy guide henceforth; Beyond the steep ways and the narrow art thou.
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Dante and his companions ascend from the trials of Purgatory. An angel pronounces the final Beatitude, "Beati mundo corde" ("Blessed [are] the pure of heart") ...
This canto gives us Virgil's final words to Dante. He proclaims that Dante's will “free, upright, and sound” (27.140). Now, if Dante does not follow his will's ...
Apr 1, 2014 · Dante is now at the end of the terrace of Lust, the final one on the seven-storey mountain. He stands on the edge of the wall of flame.
Where of myself no farther I discern. By intellect and art I here have brought thee;: Take thine own pleasure for thy guide henceforth;
The canto can be divided into five sections: the initial progress into Purgatory-proper (1-27); the carving of the Annunciation (28-48); the carving of David ...