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Irma as Milton’s & Dante’s Infernos

By Robin Bates | Published: September 11, 2017

If one thinks of a hurricane “eye” as an anus, then the winds from hell take on a different resonance–especially when seen through Milton’s and Dante’s eyes.

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Flattering Trump Is Like Wallowing in S***

By Robin Bates | Published: July 24, 2017

Donald Trump is surrounding himself with flatterers. Dante has a graphic account of where such people end up in Inferno.

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Dante’s Love: Hot Coals Unconsumed

By Robin Bates | Published: August 23, 2015

Solomon plays an important role in Dante’s “Paradiso” become he combines earthly sensuality and celestial wisdom. I find this to be a healthier vision than those who elevate the spirit over the body.

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The Divine Comedy, Doggerel Version

By Robin Bates | Published: December 2, 2010

For a change of pace as we enter the Christmas season, I share here a light, witty, and very smart poem by my father on Dante’s Divine Comedy. The poem grew out of research that he was doing on Guillaume Apollinaire, the French poet who has been his scholarly subject. Don’t worry if you don’t […]

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