In this documentary the work of Dante Alighieri is explored: his cultural and religious influences of the time period, his innovations in the world of literature, and how he impacted other artists, sculptors and writers. Martin Hossick explains how he established individualism and morality for every man in a period when only rulers and religious figures mattered.

Drawing upon the insights of numerous international scholars-and illustrating crucial passages with stunning animation sequences-this program guides viewers through the Inferno of Dante's Divine Comedy. With detailed analysis of the poet's descent into Hell and navigation through its various levels, the program interprets Dante's motives for embarking on such a journey, explains his relationship and interaction with both Virgil and Beatrice, and describes...