Macbeth and Dante's Inferno

Various authorities have remarked upon Dantean allusions in Macbeth, which in some cases seem to be practically word for word. The passage in Macbeth that appears to have generated the most commentary about possible Dantean influence is the Porter's observation that 'this place is too cold...

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Veröffentlicht in:Notes and queries 2006-12, Vol.53 (4), p.490-494
1. Verfasser: McFall, E. K.
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Zusammenfassung:Various authorities have remarked upon Dantean allusions in Macbeth, which in some cases seem to be practically word for word. The passage in Macbeth that appears to have generated the most commentary about possible Dantean influence is the Porter's observation that 'this place is too cold for hell.' McFall examines the many instances that researchers have pointed to other passages in Macbeth where Dante might come to mind.
ISSN:0029-3970
1471-6941
DOI:10.1093/notesj/gjl168