The terraces of Mount Purgatory, starting at pride and moving up beyond lust to the final staircase of the climb. Here are the episodes for PURGATORIO, Cantos X through XXVII, from the moment the pilgrim realizes what’s at stake until the climax of Virgil’s character in the poem. The episodes are in reverse order, so scroll to find what you want.

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PURGATORIO, Episode 150. Let's Compare The First Two Dreams In PURGATORIO

A comparison of the first two dreams of PURGATORIO. What can they tell us about the changing nature of PURGATORIO? What can they show us about the changing character of the pilgrim? And how can they help us understand the new landscapes of PURGATORIO ahead of us?

Mark ScarbroughFebruary 23, 2025Purgatorio, Purgatorio IX, Purgatorio XIX, DreamsComment