Word: purgatorio
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...Purgatorio," the second act of the "Drama of the Soul," was the subject of Bishop William Boyd-Carpenter's fourth lecture on "Dante," under the William Belden Noble foundation, in New Lecture Hall last evening. The lecture was a masterpiece of interpretive power. All the great and beautiful symbolism of Dante's "Purgatorio" was clearly drawn...
...Purgatorio'," said Bishop Boyd-Carpenter, "is instinctive with the spirit of love and the redemption of man." It opens with a beautiful description of dawn, illustrative of the hope in Dante's breast, arising from the consciousness of a definite aim,--a pilgrimage for the attainment of the liberty of the soul...
...Ante-Purgatorio Described...
...ante-Purgatorio," which Dante first reaches, is symbolic of tests of the sincerity, determination, and genuineness of purpose with which man sets out upon undertakings. It shows sin, paralyzing the will, contradicting divine order, and introducing disease into the character...
Bishop William Boyd-Carpenter will deliver his fourth lecture, under the William Belden Noble foundation, on "Dante's Verdict on Life" on the special topic. "The Drama of the Soul, Act II. Purgatorio. The Voluntary Pilgrimage," at New Lecture Hall, this evening at 8 o'clock. The two remaining lectures will be delivered by Bishop Boyd Carpenter on Friday evening of this week and Monday evening of next week. These lectures are open to the public...