The Divine Comedy (Purgatory XXX-XXXII), by Dante Alighieri

<p>Dante fell madly in love with Beatrice at first sight; but it is doubted if he ever spoke to her in this world. He tells of his happy meeting with Beatrice in Paradise. (Volume 20, Harvard Classics)</p> <p>Dante victim of political persecution in Florence, Jan. 27, 1302.</p> <p> </p>