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Walking With Dante

Ever wanted to read Dante's Divine Comedy? Come along with us! We're not lost in the scholarly weeds. (Mostly.) We're strolling through the greatest work (to date) of Western literature. Join me, Mark... Read more

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A Quick Introduction To WALKING WITH DANTE

A Quick Introduction To WALKING WITH DANTE

Here's an introductory episode for the podcast WALKING WITH DANTE. I'm Mark Scarbrough and this podcast is my passion pr... Read more

26 Sep 2020

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Waking Up Lost: INFERNO, Canto I, Lines 1 - 9

Waking Up Lost: INFERNO, Canto I, Lines 1 - 9

In this episode of WALKING WITH DANTE, we take the first steps with our pilgrim, Dante, as he wakes up in a dark wood an... Read more

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Who was Dante?

Who was Dante?

Who was Dante?Actually, that's two questions in one. First, how did this hard-working if not formerly brilliant poet and... Read more

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Turbulence In The Lake Of The Heart: INFERNO, Canto I, Lines 10 - 27

Turbulence In The Lake Of The Heart: INFERNO, Canto I, Lines 10 - 27

In INFERNO, Canto I, Dante comes awake in a dark wood. So now what? He knows he has to walk out. But where? And how?This... Read more

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