Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) probably began this work in 1306. Its first canto begins with: Midway upon the journey of our life I found myself within a forest dark, for the straightforward pathway had been lost.
- Troilus and Cressida
- The Divine Comedy
- The Decameron
- Gargantua and Pantagruel
Answer
The correct answer is B) The Divine Comedy.
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