"A Biographical Guide to the Divina Commedia of Dante Alighieri" by Frances Locock offers readers invaluable insights into the historical figures and characters populating Dante's epic poem. This meticulously researched guide illuminates the identities and backgrounds of the individuals encountered throughout the "Inferno", "Purgatorio", and "Paradiso", providing essential context for understanding Dante's intricate allegorical masterpiece. Originally published in 1874, Locock's work remains a vital resource for scholars and enthusiasts seeking to deepen their appreciation of the "Divina Commedia". By elucidating the biographical details of Dante's contemporaries and historical personages, this guide enhances the reader's comprehension of the poem's rich tapestry of political, social, and religious themes, securing its place as an enduring companion to one of the world's greatest literary achievements.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.