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What is the final line of Dante's Paradiso that his contemporaries used to recognize him?

  • "To the stars"

  • "To the sun"

  • "The sun amidst small stars"

  • "To the moon"

Answer

The final line of Dante's Paradiso is indeed "The sun amidst small stars." It gained recognition among Dante's contemporaries as a self-referential signature. The line compares Dante's poetic radiance to the sun shining brilliantly among lesser stars, symbolizing his exceptional literary talent and the lasting impact of his work on the literary landscape.
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