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The Divine Comedy · Character

Arnaut Daniel

Provencal poet purging lust in Purgatory.

minor

Also known as Daniel, Arnaud Daniel

First appearance: Canto XXVI: Guido Guinicelli and Arnaldo Daniello

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In Canto XXVI: Guido Guinicelli and Arnaldo Daniello: Arnaut Daniel, a Provençal poet, speaks in his native tongue, confessing his past…

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  • Sinners and Historical Figures
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See Arnaut Daniel in Canto XXVI: Guido Guinicelli and Arnaldo Daniello