Under, Alongside, and Beyond the Planets: Cosmology, Astrology, and Redemption in Dante’s Commedia

Although Dante famously put astrologers in Hell (or did he?), there is an abundance of astrological symbolism in the Commedia, particularly the poet’s use of standard symbols of the planets to depict different dimensions of the human condition – from the most base to the most sublime. We’ll also look at how the classification of the planets influenced the structure of Inferno and Purgatorio and the planetary depictions we see in Paradiso.

This program, held in the library's 2nd floor Auditorium, is free and open to the public, and registration is not required. Contact the Reference department with any questions at cmVmZXJlbmNlIHwgd2VzdGVybHlsaWJyYXJ5ICEgb3Jn, or by calling (401) 596-2877 x306. For details on the presenter, please visit: https://www.westerlylibrary.org/event/under-alongside-and-beyond-planets-cosmology-astrology-and-redemption-dantes-commedia

You may also like the following events from Westerly Library & Wilcox Park:

• Next Wednesday, 8th October, 06:00 pm, URI Master Gardener Presentation | Dahlias in Westerly
• This month, 23rd October, 04:00 pm, Teen Mindfulness Hub in Westerly
• This month, 24th October, 04:00 pm, 4th Annual Fall Fest & Pumpkin Stroll in Westerly

Also check out other Arts events in Westerly, Literary Art events in Westerly.