This book offers a fascinating analysis of the role of prayer in Dante's Divine Comedy. It explores the various kinds of prayer represented in the poem, their significance within the wider context of Dante's theology and philosophy, and the ways in which prayer serves as a means of spiritual transformation for the characters in the poem. Whether you're a student of literature or a spiritual seeker, this book will deepen your appreciation of one of the great works of Western literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.