a precious mouldering pleasure 'tis

Interesting philosophy

The following poem by Dickison makes me want to read Dante's Divine Comedy. I'm not sure which one, Purgatory or Inferno.

When Sappho -- was a living Girl --
And Beatrice wore
The Gown that Dante -- deified --
Facts Centuries before

In any case, I've bought Inferno, but I haven't read it. So many books, so little time.