Dante Alighieri was an Italian poet and writer who lived in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. He is best known for his epic poem "The Divine Comedy," which is considered one of the greatest works of Western literature. Dante was born in Florence, Italy, in 1265. He was a member of a prominent family and received an education in literature, philosophy, and theology. He began writing poetry in his youth and became involved in the political turmoil of Florence, which was then divided into ...