The Divine Comedy, the pinnacle of its great creator's work and the one that forever celebrated Dante Alighieri, is a gem of world literature. More than six centuries have passed since its publication. And yet, 'The Comedy,' as Dante himself called his poem, emphasizing its journey from darkness and sorrow to light and joy, exudes such fiery passion, such genuine humanity, that it lives on in the minds and hearts of its readers as a full-fledged work of art, a monument to sublime genius.