The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri Scarf, Shawl, Wrap. Bookish Gift, Literary Gift, Book Lover Scarf, Librarian gift. The Divine Comedy (Italian: Divina Commedia) is a long Italian narrative poem by Dante Alighieri, completed in 1320, a year before his death in 1321. Originally published in 1472. The narrative of this poem takes as its literal subject the state of the soul after death and presents an image of divine justice meted out as due punishment or reward, and describes Dante's travels through Hell (Inferno), Purgatory, and Heaven (Paradise). This scarf is very soft and cozy. You will love this scarf! Printed on a soft, beige-colored Acrylic with Viscose mix shawl. Perfect gift for book lovers! Scarf size: Length: 72 inches Width: 26 inches Print size: 16" x 20" at both ends (Title page at one end and the first page of the Paradise part on the other end)