"The Divine Comedy" is an epic poem written by the Italian poet Dante Alighieri in the early 14th century. It is divided into three parts: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. The poem follows Dante's journey through these realms, exploring themes of sin, redemption, and divine love. The narrative begins with Dante lost in a dark forest, symbolizing confusion and sin. He is guided by the Roman poet Virgil through Inferno and Purgatorio, and later by Beatrice, his idealized love, through Paradiso. The work is a profound reflection on morality and the human soul's quest for God.