Paradise is the third and final part of the Divine Comedy, an epic poem written by the Italian poet Dante Alighieri in the early 14th century. In this book, Dante takes readers on a journey through the nine celestial spheres of heaven, where he encounters various saints, angels, and other divine beings. As Dante ascends to higher and higher levels of heaven, he is guided by his beloved Beatrice, who represents divine love and wisdom. Along the way, he learns about the nature of God, the workings of the universe, and the ultimate destiny of the human soul. Throughout Paradise, Dante uses vivid imagery and complex symbolism to convey his theological and philosophical ideas. He also draws on his own experiences and knowledge of contemporary politics and society to create a rich and multifaceted work that continues to captivate readers today. Paradise is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of Western literature, and its influence can be seen in everything from the works of later poets like Milton and Tennyson to modern-day pop culture references.As the bough that bends its top at passing of the wind, and then lifts itself by its own virtue which raises it, so did I, in amazement, the while she was speaking; and then a desire to speak, wherewith I was burning, gave me again assurance, and I began, ""O Apple, that alone wast produced mature, O ancient Father, to whom every bride is daughter and daughter-in-law, devoutly as I can, I supplicate thee that thou speak to me; thou seest my wish, and in order to hear thee quickly, I do not tell it.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.