A Divina Comédia: Inferno

The descriptions are so detailed and intense — I wonder if Dante's own experiences or contemporary beliefs influenced his depiction of the afterlife.

Some parts felt harsh or unforgiving, while others seemed to suggest redemption is possible. How did others interpret the moral message behind the punishments?

His political and religious views seem woven into the poem — I wonder how much of his life influenced the journey through Hell.