1. The Inferno
The Inferno is set in the underworld, where Dante encounters the souls of those who have been condemned to eternal punishment for their sins. Here, Dante is guided through the nine circles of Hell by the Roman poet Virgil, witnessing the various torments inflicted on the wicked.
2. The Purgatorio
The Purgatorio is set on the mountain of Purgatory, where the souls of those who are destined for Heaven undergo a process of purification to remove their remaining sins. Here, Dante meets souls who are divided among the seven terraces based on their particular vices and virtues, and he is guided by the Latin poet Statius.
3. The Paradiso
The Paradiso is set in the Heaven, where Dante encounters the souls of those who have attained eternal bliss in the presence of God. Here, Dante is guided by Beatrice, a symbol of divine love and wisdom, and he experiences a series of visions that reveal the nature of God, the creation, and the human soul.