Poetry · Character

Beatricé

The beloved of Dante Alighieri, appearing in his works.

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First appearance: vita nuova

Beatricé shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Dante's beloved, beside whom his soul now walks.

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III
Dante's beloved, beside whom his soul now walks.
Rosa Mystica
Referenced in 'Madonna Mia' as the object of Dante's reverence, symbolizing spiritual love.
Madonna Mia
Beatrice is invoked as the object of Dante's veneration, paralleling the speaker's reverence for the lily-girl.
Flowers of Gold
Appears in 'A Vision' as the guide who identifies the three tragic poets.
A Vision
The speaker's guide who identifies the three tragic poets.

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