Dante Alighieri, La Divina Commedia (Die göttliche Komödie)

Description

The Volkshochschule Aarau course, led by Italianist Ernst Strebel, spans three afternoons and explores the symbolism and structure of Dante's Divine Comedy. Participants will examine key passages from the Inferno, gaining insights into Dante's journey through the afterlife, which also reflects on human existence. The course emphasizes the work's enduring fascination and its rich portrayal of characters like Francesca, Paolo, and Odysseus, offering a journey into both the afterlife and the inner worlds of readers. The recommended bilingual edition by Reclam, translated and commented by Hartmut Köhler, will be used for reading and interpretation.

Highlights

Introduction to Dante's symbolism and structure; focus on selected texts from the Inferno; exploration of characters like Francesca, Paolo, and Odysseus; bilingual edition used for study.

General Information

Held at Aargauer Kantonsbibliothek, Aarau, Switzerland. Organized by VHS Aarau. Registration via https://www.vhsag.ch/aarau/events/. No tickets sold on Eventfrog. Course spans three afternoons, starting November 25, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

Location

Aargauer Kantonsbibliothek, Obere Vorstadt 6, 5000 Aarau, Switzerland

Hide Map

Loading map...

How to get there

Get Directions