CONTENTS

O F VOLUME III.

PARADISO.

CANTO I.

The Ascent to the First Heaven

CANTO II.

The First Heaven, or that of the Moon, in which are seen the Spirits
of those who, having taken Monastic Vows, were forced to
violate them

CANTO III.

Piccarda and Constance

CANTO IV.

Questionings of the Soul and of Broken Vows

CANTO V.

Compensations. Ascent to the Second Heaven, or that of Mercury,
where are seen the Spirits of those who for the Love of Fame
achieved great Deeds

Beatrice's Discourse of the Incarnation, the Immortality of the Soul,
and the Resurrection of the Body.

CANTO VIII.

Ascent to the Third Heaven, or that of Venus, where are seen the
Spirits of Lovers. -Charles Martel

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