One of the most learned men of his time in Europe, Dante Alighieri was the consummate literary figure of the Middle Ages. His greatest work, the allegory The Divine Comedy, remains one of the most revered works in classic literature, with its bold evocation of themes of divine love, justice, and redemption. This new edition of critical essays examines Dante through his works and includes an introduction from Yale scholar Harold Bloom, a chronology of Dante's life, a bibliography for further reference, and an index.