This being the first and only Volume on Dante Studies, it brings together Dante scholars with their own visions on who Dante was, and his legacy to the world to come. Adolph Caso explores how technology, if used properly, can enhance the attainment of salvation; if used improperly, it can destroy it altogether. Anne Paolucci explores the difference between the political idealism and realism between Dante and Machiavelli. Robert E. Steinberg deals with William Blake’s experiential relationship with Dante. Barbara Taucci, on the other hand, talks about Dante’s impact on Pope John Paul I. Andrew Wilkins describes how the “lussorioisi” purge themselves of that sin. Joaquí Arce gives a retrospective on Dante’s influence on Spanish authors. Jorge Luis Borges talks about Dante’s faith. Corrado Galenda discusses coincidences between Dante and Franco Fortini. Marco Giacomelli charts the penal structure of Hell, and then renders a defense on behalf of Brunetto Latini--Dante’s professor doomed in Hell. Vito Giustiniani deals with Dante’s language awareness. Domenico Ierardo traces Dante’s presence in the literature of several nations. Gino Raya explores the sadism in Dante’s Hell. Vittorio Russo deals with the transition between “Roman” to “Romanzo”. Finally, Claudio Cesare Secchi establishes the perimeter and use of contrappasso.