The+Inferno

__The Inferno__ is an epic style poem written by the poet Dante in the 1300's. It describes his journey through the nine circles of Hell and is the first part of his poem the __Divine Comedy__. __The Divine Comedy__ is considered by many to be in the same league as The Illiad and Oddessy. __The Inferno__ describes the journey of Dante as he travels through Hell following his guide the shade of the poet Virgil. On his journey he encounters many famous people from his time as well as other characters from history and from classical literature.