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Praised by writers, scholars, and popes across the centuries, it stands as one of the supreme achievements of Christian imagination, poetic genius, and Catholic theology. Yet modern readers often struggle to enter Dante&rsquo;s world, especially the dark and terrifying journey of the <em>Inferno</em>.</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\">In <strong>Dante&rsquo;s Inferno</strong>, acclaimed translator and scholar Anthony Esolen, Ph.D., serves as your guide through the first canticle of the <em>Divine Comedy</em>. Like Virgil leading Dante through the depths of Hell, Dr. Esolen leads students canto by canto through the drama, symbolism, theology, and poetic power of this immortal work.</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\">This course reveals the horror of sin, the relationship between love and knowledge, the unity of body and soul, and the destiny of man. More than satisfying curiosity about Hell, <em>Dante&rsquo;s Inferno</em> awakens a longing for divine love and a deeper desire to escape the wilderness of sin.</p>\n<div style=\"background: #fdfcf0; border: 1px solid #d4af37; padding: 1.25rem; margin: 1.5rem 0; border-radius: 4px;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; color: #870000; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"><strong>What This Course Offers:</strong></p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.25rem; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.5;\">\n<li><strong>Expert Guidance:</strong> Study Dante with Dr. Anthony Esolen, one of the preeminent modern translators of the <em>Divine Comedy</em>.</li>\n<li><strong>Canto-by-Canto Interpretation:</strong> Journey through the <em>Inferno</em> in order, from the dark wood to the frozen pit of Hell.</li>\n<li><strong>Catholic Literary Formation:</strong> Discover the deep theological, moral, and spiritual meaning of Dante&rsquo;s poem.</li>\n<li><strong>A Clear Vision of Sin:</strong> Understand how Dante reveals the destructive nature of sin and the human need for grace.</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n<ul style=\"margin: 1.5rem 0; padding-left: 1.25rem; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<li><strong>Enter the Greatest Christian Epic:</strong> Discover why Dante&rsquo;s <em>Divine Comedy</em> has shaped Catholic culture for centuries.</li>\n<li><strong>Understand Hell&rsquo;s Structure:</strong> Learn how Dante arranges the sins, punishments, and moral logic of the <em>Inferno</em>.</li>\n<li><strong>Read with Confidence:</strong> Gain the background and interpretation needed to understand this challenging masterpiece.</li>\n<li><strong>See the Horror of Sin:</strong> Recognize how sin distorts love, intellect, community, and the soul itself.</li>\n<li><strong>Awaken Desire for Heaven:</strong> Let Dante&rsquo;s descent into Hell deepen your longing for divine love and redemption.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">Course Curriculum</h3>\n<ul style=\"margin: 1rem 0; padding-left: 1.25rem; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<li><strong>Cantos 1&ndash;3: Where Are You Going, Traveler?</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Cantos 4&ndash;8: Loving Good Things in an Evil Way</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Cantos 9&ndash;12: Intellectual Terror</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Cantos 13&ndash;17: A World of Violence</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Cantos 18&ndash;22: Liars and All Such Filth</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Cantos 23&ndash;27: The Fire of a Perverted Mind</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Cantos 28&ndash;31: Destroying the Community of Man</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Cantos 32&ndash;34: When Hell Freezes Over</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">Lecture Sample</h3>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<script src=\"https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/a3tpq79qbe.jsonp\" async=\"\"></script>\n<script src=\"https://fast.wistia.com/assets/external/E-v1.js\" async=\"\"></script>\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height: 100%; left: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; width: 100%;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_a3tpq79qbe seo=false videoFoam=true\" style=\"height: 100%; position: relative; width: 100%;\">&nbsp;</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">From the Course</h3>\n<blockquote style=\"font-style: italic; border-left: 4px solid #E2E2E2; background: #fafafa; padding: 1rem; font-size: 1.15rem; margin: 1rem 0;\">&ldquo;Dante&rsquo;s descent into Hell reveals in all its starkness the horror of sin and awakens in the heart a longing for divine love.&rdquo;</blockquote>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">Your Expert Guide</h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\">Just as Dante needed Virgil to lead him through the depths of Hell, modern readers need a trustworthy guide to enter the world of the <em>Inferno</em>. Dr. Anthony Esolen brings decades of teaching, translation, and literary scholarship to this course, helping students understand not only what Dante says, but why it matters.</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\">With Professor Esolen, students progress through each level of Hell and encounter Dante&rsquo;s astonishing insights into the destiny of man, the wilderness of sin, the relationship between love and knowledge, and the inseparable unity of body and soul.</p>\n<script src=\"https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/swe3663mu2.jsonp\" async=\"\"></script>\n<script src=\"https://fast.wistia.com/assets/external/E-v1.js\" async=\"\"></script>\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height: 100%; left: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; width: 100%;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_swe3663mu2 seo=false videoFoam=true\" style=\"height: 100%; position: relative; width: 100%;\">&nbsp;</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">Meet Your Professor</h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\">Dr. Anthony Esolen is a writer, social commentator, translator of classical poetry, and Writer-in-Residence at Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts. He has taught at Furman University, Providence College, Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, and Magdalen College.</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\">Dr. Esolen has translated Dante&rsquo;s <em>Divine Comedy</em>, Lucretius&rsquo;s <em>On the Nature of Things</em>, and Torquato Tasso&rsquo;s <em>Jerusalem Delivered</em>. He is the author of numerous books and articles published in <em>Modern Age</em>, <em>Catholic World Report</em>, <em>Chronicles</em>, <em>First Things</em>, <em>Crisis Magazine</em>, <em>The Catholic Thing</em>, and <em>Touchstone</em>, where he serves as a senior editor.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"><img src=\"https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-iuax7bpgx3/product_images/uploaded_images/anthony-esolen.jpg?t=1656039160\" alt=\"Dr. Anthony Esolen\" width=\"250\" height=\"313\" /></p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">Intended Audience</h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\">This course is ideal for Catholics interested in classical literature, Dante, the <em>Divine Comedy</em>, Catholic theology, moral philosophy, poetry, and the great works of Western civilization. It is especially valuable for homeschool families, literature students, teachers, book clubs, and anyone who wants to understand the <em>Inferno</em> through a faithful Catholic lens.</p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">FAQs</h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Does this course cover the entire <em>Divine Comedy</em>?</strong><br />This course focuses on the <em>Inferno</em>, the first canticle of Dante&rsquo;s <em>Divine Comedy</em>.</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Do I need to have read Dante before taking this course?</strong><br />No. Dr. Esolen guides students through the poem canto by canto, making it accessible for first-time readers while still rewarding for those already familiar with Dante.</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Is this course appropriate for homeschool use?</strong><br />Yes. 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Dante's Inferno: A Study on Part I of The Divine Comedy

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    Dante’s Inferno

    By Anthony Esolen, Ph.D. · Published by TAN Books

    Course Trailer

     

     

    Overview

    Dante’s Divine Comedy has been called the greatest poem ever written. Praised by writers, scholars, and popes across the centuries, it stands as one of the supreme achievements of Christian imagination, poetic genius, and Catholic theology. Yet modern readers often struggle to enter Dante’s world, especially the dark and terrifying journey of the Inferno.

    In Dante’s Inferno, acclaimed translator and scholar Anthony Esolen, Ph.D., serves as your guide through the first canticle of the Divine Comedy. Like Virgil leading Dante through the depths of Hell, Dr. Esolen leads students canto by canto through the drama, symbolism, theology, and poetic power of this immortal work.

    This course reveals the horror of sin, the relationship between love and knowledge, the unity of body and soul, and the destiny of man. More than satisfying curiosity about Hell, Dante’s Inferno awakens a longing for divine love and a deeper desire to escape the wilderness of sin.

    What This Course Offers:

    • Expert Guidance: Study Dante with Dr. Anthony Esolen, one of the preeminent modern translators of the Divine Comedy.
    • Canto-by-Canto Interpretation: Journey through the Inferno in order, from the dark wood to the frozen pit of Hell.
    • Catholic Literary Formation: Discover the deep theological, moral, and spiritual meaning of Dante’s poem.
    • A Clear Vision of Sin: Understand how Dante reveals the destructive nature of sin and the human need for grace.
    • Enter the Greatest Christian Epic: Discover why Dante’s Divine Comedy has shaped Catholic culture for centuries.
    • Understand Hell’s Structure: Learn how Dante arranges the sins, punishments, and moral logic of the Inferno.
    • Read with Confidence: Gain the background and interpretation needed to understand this challenging masterpiece.
    • See the Horror of Sin: Recognize how sin distorts love, intellect, community, and the soul itself.
    • Awaken Desire for Heaven: Let Dante’s descent into Hell deepen your longing for divine love and redemption.

    Course Curriculum

    • Cantos 1–3: Where Are You Going, Traveler?
    • Cantos 4–8: Loving Good Things in an Evil Way
    • Cantos 9–12: Intellectual Terror
    • Cantos 13–17: A World of Violence
    • Cantos 18–22: Liars and All Such Filth
    • Cantos 23–27: The Fire of a Perverted Mind
    • Cantos 28–31: Destroying the Community of Man
    • Cantos 32–34: When Hell Freezes Over

    Lecture Sample

     

     

    From the Course

    “Dante’s descent into Hell reveals in all its starkness the horror of sin and awakens in the heart a longing for divine love.”

    Your Expert Guide

    Just as Dante needed Virgil to lead him through the depths of Hell, modern readers need a trustworthy guide to enter the world of the Inferno. Dr. Anthony Esolen brings decades of teaching, translation, and literary scholarship to this course, helping students understand not only what Dante says, but why it matters.

    With Professor Esolen, students progress through each level of Hell and encounter Dante’s astonishing insights into the destiny of man, the wilderness of sin, the relationship between love and knowledge, and the inseparable unity of body and soul.

     

    Meet Your Professor

    Dr. Anthony Esolen is a writer, social commentator, translator of classical poetry, and Writer-in-Residence at Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts. He has taught at Furman University, Providence College, Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, and Magdalen College.

    Dr. Esolen has translated Dante’s Divine Comedy, Lucretius’s On the Nature of Things, and Torquato Tasso’s Jerusalem Delivered. He is the author of numerous books and articles published in Modern Age, Catholic World Report, Chronicles, First Things, Crisis Magazine, The Catholic Thing, and Touchstone, where he serves as a senior editor.

    Dr. Anthony Esolen

    Intended Audience

    This course is ideal for Catholics interested in classical literature, Dante, the Divine Comedy, Catholic theology, moral philosophy, poetry, and the great works of Western civilization. It is especially valuable for homeschool families, literature students, teachers, book clubs, and anyone who wants to understand the Inferno through a faithful Catholic lens.

    FAQs

    Does this course cover the entire Divine Comedy?
    This course focuses on the Inferno, the first canticle of Dante’s Divine Comedy.

    Do I need to have read Dante before taking this course?
    No. Dr. Esolen guides students through the poem canto by canto, making it accessible for first-time readers while still rewarding for those already familiar with Dante.

    Is this course appropriate for homeschool use?
    Yes. The Homeschooling Set includes a Course Guide with lesson plans, quizzes, lecture notes, a final essay, and an answer key.

    Homeschool Components

    • Lesson Plans: Structured guidance for completing the course.
    • Quizzes: Reinforce comprehension of each canto grouping.
    • Lecture Notes: Helpful summaries and literary insights.
    • Final Essay: Comprehensive written assessment.
    • Answer Key: Complete instructor resources included.

    Key Themes

    • The Horror of Sin: Seeing how sin deforms the soul, intellect, and will.
    • Divine Justice: Understanding the moral order behind Dante’s vision of Hell.
    • Love and Knowledge: Exploring the relationship between desire, truth, and salvation.
    • The Human Journey: Following Dante from confusion toward conversion and divine longing.
    • Catholic Imagination: Encountering one of the greatest works of Christian poetry ever written.
    Author:
    Anthony Esolen, PhD
    Imprint:
    TAN Courses
    Publication Date:
    1/1/2012

    6 Reviews

    • 5
      Inferno

      Posted by Brayden McCormick on Mar 16th 2024

      So far, my favorite class that I have participated in was Anthony Esolen’s course of Dante’s Inferno…

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    • 5
      My Trusted Guide for the Divine Comedy!

      Posted by Mary E. on May 24th 2023

      I read The Divine Comedy earlier this year solo. When Tan Books offered The Inferno Video Course wit…

      Read More
    • 5
      Useful.

      Posted by Kathleen-Marie T. on Jan 6th 2023

      Useful.

    • 5
      REALLY GREAT!!

      Posted by MICHAEL S. on Dec 28th 2022

      I used this book for my senior Theology class! I found it to be a very helpful resource from how I p…

      Read More
    • 5
      Dantes Inferno

      Posted by Joyce G. on Jul 27th 2022

      This is a great companion to focus the study of this mighty work and provides questions for meditati…

      Read More
    • 5
      If you have ever wanted

      Posted by Lucy P. on Mar 19th 2022

      If you have ever wanted to read Dante;s Divine Comedy, this is the study for you. Dr. Anthony Esolen…

      Read More