"Syllabus of a Course of Six Lectures On the Divine Comedy of Dante" offers a structured approach to understanding Dante Alighieri's masterpiece. Authored by Edward Howard Griggs, this syllabus provides a framework for exploring the intricate layers of meaning within "The Divine Comedy." Designed for educational purposes, the syllabus outlines key themes, characters, and allegorical elements, making it an invaluable resource for students and educators alike. Griggs' lectures aim to illuminate Dante's profound insights into morality, spirituality, and the human condition, ensuring a deeper appreciation of this cornerstone of Western literature. A valuable historical record of 19th-century literary education and Dante scholarship.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.