The Inferno, Canto 26, lines 46-49: The guide, who mark'd How I did gaze attentive, thus began: "Within these ardours are the spirits, each Swath'd in confining fire."

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Gustave Doré's illustration for Canto 26, lines 46-49 of Dante Alighieri's "The Inferno" is a striking visual representation of one of the most memorable passages in the epic poem. This particular canto is set in the Eighth Circle of Hell, known as the Malebolge, where fraudulent counselors are punished. The lines describe the moment when Dante's guide, Virgil, explains to him that the flickering flames he sees are actually the souls of the damned, each enveloped in its own individual fire. Doré's interpretation captures the haunting and otherworldly atmosphere of this scene with remarkable detail and emotional intensity.

Doré, a 19th-century French artist renowned for his engravings, brought Dante's vivid and often terrifying visions to life through his intricate and dramatic illustrations. His work on "The Divine Comedy," first published in 1861, is considered one of the most significant artistic interpretations of the text. In this illustration, Doré masterfully uses light and shadow to convey the torment and despair of the souls trapped within the flames. The swirling, almost chaotic lines of the fire contrast sharply with the stoic figures of Dante and Virgil, emphasizing the separation between the living and the damned.

The illustration not only serves as a visual accompaniment to Dante's text but also enhances the reader's understanding of the poem's themes of sin, punishment, and redemption. Doré's ability to capture the essence of Dante's vision has made his illustrations enduringly popular, continuing to influence the way readers and scholars visualize "The Divine Comedy." This particular image, with its focus on the souls swathed in confining fire, is a powerful reminder of the consequences of deceit and the eternal suffering that awaits those who engage in fraudulent behavior.

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