【Seminar Overview】
Among the three parts of Dante’s Divine Comedy, the Inferno is especially captivating to readers.
Filled with eerie and ominous landscapes, echoing screams, sinners, demons, and mythical monsters, it unfolds like a horror movie.
At the entrance to Hell, these famous words are inscribed:
“Abandon all hope, ye who enter here.”
Dante hesitates before this inscription but is encouraged by his guide, the poet Virgil, to step into Hell. In this seminar, we will follow Dante on his journey through the Inferno.
Topics include:
How was Hell created？
What is the structure of Hell’s circles according to the type and severity of sins？
Why have so many artists and writers been captivated by Dante’s vision of Hell？
Who is Lucifer, who appears at the end of the Inferno？
Learn about the world of Dante’s “Inferno,” which exceeds his imagination, from the very beginning！
The seminar will be conducted with simultaneous interpretation in Italian and Japanese.
It is ideal for beginners interested in Dante or Italian literature.
“Introduction to the World of Dante” Textbook Now Available!
A study booklet for “Introduction to the World of Dante” (used in the April 27 seminar) is available for purchase.
It’s useful for review and studying Italian-Japanese.
Also recommended for those who missed the first seminar.
The text is written in Italian and Japanese.
Apply via the application form or email (info@ladante.jp).
Price: ¥3,000 (tax included) + ¥430 shipping fee.
Seminar structure (4 sessions in total)
🔹 Part 1：Introduction to Dante and the Divine Comedy (April 27)
🔹 Part 2：The Inferno (June 22)
🔹 Part 3：The Purgatorio (scheduled for August)
🔹 Part 4：The Paradiso (scheduled for October)
【Event Details】
・Date & Time: Sunday, June 22, 16:00–18:00 (Please note that the ending time may vary slightly.)
・Venue: Online (via Zoom) or In-person (Dante Alighieri Society Tokyo Branch)
＊In-person attendance is limited to 8 participants.
【Participation Fee】 *For in-person attendees, a coffee and tea break is included (+¥200).
General Public：
Online: ¥2,300 (tax included)
In-person: ¥2,500 (tax included)
Dante Society Members：
Online: ¥1,800 (tax included)
In-person: ¥2,000 (tax included)
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Your reservation is complete only after payment is confirmed.
Without payment, Zoom access will not be granted.
【Application & payment deadline】
Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 23:59 (JST)
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【Lecturers】
Manuela D’Alessio
Professor Manuela D’Alessio is an Italian language teacher and writer based in Italy. She has held various roles, including Public Relations Officer for the Region of Abruzzo, instructor for the “Lincei Foundation for Schools” (part of the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei), adjunct lecturer at the University of L’Aquila, Public Relations Advisor for the Academy of Fine Arts in L’Aquila, and spokesperson for the President of the University of L’Aquila.
She has also served as editor for Prometeo, the web magazine of the media organization Comunicazione Italiana, and worked as a copywriter at the advertising agency McCann Erickson Worldgroup Rome.
Her achievements include winning the Abruzzo Region International Journalism Award and the Mediastars Award. In addition, she received a Special Prize from the Art Directors Club Italiano (ADCI) for her humanitarian campaign with the non-profit organization InterSOS.
Miki Callai A graduate of Sophia University.
Staff member at the Dante Alighieri Society Tokyo Branch.
She will be responsible for the Japanese translation during this seminar.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the office.
info@ladante.jp
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【Important Notes】
※The session may be recorded; please keep your camera off if you do not wish to appear.
※Late arrivals are still welcome to join after entry.
※Recording or audio capture by participants is prohibited.
※Participation fees are non-refundable under any circumstances (including cancellation or absence).
※In case of cancellation due to natural disasters or other unavoidable situations, the office will notify you promptly.
※We will promptly notify you if there are any additions or changes to the precautions and information provided to customers.