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@article{180053,
        author = {Dr. Mrigankshi Wilson and Ms. Nayantara Wilson},
        title = {The Use of Metaphor and Allegory in Dante's Divine Comedy},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {1},
        pages = {91-94},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=180053},
        abstract = {Dante's "The Divine Comedy" is a 
renowned literary masterpiece that extensively utilizes 
metaphor and allegory to convey profound spiritual, 
moral, and political messages. This research paper 
examines the intricate ways in which Dante employs 
these literary devices throughout his epic poem. 
Through a detailed analysis of the text, the study 
explores how metaphor and allegory shape the 
narrative, character development, and thematic 
exploration of the work. The findings demonstrate 
that Dante's masterful use of these techniques allows 
him to create a multilayered, symbolic representation 
of 
the human journey towards salvation and 
enlightenment. This research contributes to a deeper 
understanding of the complexity and enduring 
significance of Dante's seminal work.},
        keywords = {Allegory, literature, metaphors, poem},
        month = {May},
        }