"Dante's Inferno" is a part of "The Divine Comedy," an epic poem written by Italian writer Dante Alighieri in the early 14th century. "Inferno" is the Italian word for hell, and the poem is a narrative relating Dante's journey through the seven circles of hell, guided by the poet Virgil.

Each circle of hell represents a different sin, with punishments ranging from relatively mild to incredibly severe. The poem is considered a masterpiece of world literature and a landmark of medieval epic poetry.

As a literary work, Dante's Inferno explores themes of morality, redemption, and the consequences of sin. The work is also a powerful critique of societal and political corruption and has had a lasting influence on Western literature and popular culture.