
The Way of Dante
Going Through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven With C. S. Lewis, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Charles Williams
InterVarsity Press · Print & ebook · December 2, 2025
Rediscovering Dante with Lewis, Sayers, and Williams For centuries, readers have marveled at the imaginative brilliance of authors like C.
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- Who it’s for
- Richard Hughes Gibson traces how Dante’s Divine Comedy shaped three writers’ thought, artistry, and faith.
- Genres
- Religion in the Arts, Medieval Literary Criticism, Religion in Literature
- Published
- InterVarsity Press, December 2, 2025
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Rediscovering Dante with Lewis, Sayers, and Williams For centuries, readers have marveled at the imaginative brilliance of authors like C. S. Lewis, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Charles Williams. But what inspired these literary giants? The Way of Dante takes you on a journey of discovering how the medieval poet Dante Alighieri and his masterwork, The Divine Comedy, shaped their thoughts, artistry, and faith.
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In The Way of Dante, Richard Hughes Gibson reveals the profound influence of The Divine Comedy on the writings of Sayers, Williams, and Lewis through - Following the authors as they read, reflect on, and debate Dante’s allegorical journey through hell, purgatory, and heaven - Challenging common misconceptions about Dante’s work - Exploring how Dante prompts reflection on sin, love, and glory - Revealing the psychological, social, and theological lessons learned The Way of Dante is ideal for readers, scholars, teachers, and students interested in The Divine Comedy; the works of Sayers, Lewis, and Williams; or the spiritual dimensions of storytelling. Step into the minds of three of the 20th century’s most beloved writers and be inspired to view Dante through a new lens. About the Series The Hansen Series celebrates the literary and spiritual contributions of seven British authors whose works have captivated readers across generations: Owen Barfield, G. K. Chesterton, C. S. Lewis, George MacDonald, Dorothy L. Sayers, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Charles Williams. These seven authors were all deeply involved in the friendships and intellectual exchanges that shaped the Inklings, a mid-twentieth-century group of Christian writers and thinkers in Oxford, England. This series invites readers to deepen their engagement with these timeless voices and their enduring influence on literature, faith, and the life of the imagination.
Dante’s Literary Influence
Richard Hughes Gibson traces how Dante’s Divine Comedy shaped three writers’ thought, artistry, and faith.
Come here for
- How Dante’s Divine Comedy shaped Lewis, Sayers, and Williams
- Reflections on sin, love, glory, and storytelling
Expect
- The authors’ readings, reflections, and debates about Dante
- Psychological, social, and theological lessons
Where it sits
| Religion in the Arts | 67% |
|---|---|
| Religion in Literature | 53% |
| Medieval Literary Criticism | 47% |
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Publisher categories
- Religion in Literature
- Bible Criticism & Interpretation
- Religion in the Arts
- Authors
- Richard Hughes Gibson, Nicole Mazzarella
- Publisher
- InterVarsity Press
- Published
- December 2, 2025
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Religion in Literature