The Inferno, Canto 18, lines 130-132: Thais is this, the harlot, whose false lip Answer'd her doting paramour that ask'd, "Thankest me much!"

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"The Inferno, Canto 18, lines 130-132: Thais is this, the harlot, whose false lip Answer'd her doting paramour that ask'd, 'Thankest me much!'" is a specific excerpt from Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy," depicted in an illustration by the renowned French artist Gustave Doré. This particular passage refers to the character Thais, a courtesan mentioned in Dante's Inferno, within the Eighth Circle of Hell, where flatterers are punished. Dante's narrative in Canto 18 describes various sinners who are immersed in excrement, symbolizing the false flatteries they uttered in life. Thais is singled out for her insincere gratitude expressed to her lover, which Dante recounts with a tone of moral condemnation.

Gustave Doré, famous for his detailed and evocative engravings, illustrated this scene as part of his complete set of illustrations for the "Divine Comedy," first published in 1861. Doré's work is characterized by its dramatic use of light and shadow, capturing the emotional intensity and allegorical nature of Dante's epic poem. His illustrations have been highly influential, shaping the visual imagination of readers for generations and becoming some of the most iconic representations of the "Divine Comedy."

In the context of the arts, Doré's illustration of this particular scene is significant for its artistic interpretation of the text and its contribution to the visual legacy of Dante's work. The illustration not only captures the essence of the characters and their torments but also reflects the broader themes of sin and redemption that are central to the "Divine Comedy." As such, it remains an important work within the canon of art inspired by literature, and it continues to be studied and appreciated for its aesthetic and cultural value.

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