A series of essays modeled on the Purgatory of Dante Alighieri-personal reflections, historical incidents, and unexpected mythological correspondences. "The obsession with Beauty and Virtue must inevitably bring Trash into existence. Trash offers a way of lifting their curse; it marks the end of all such fatal enchantments." In this sequel to 2020's Inferno , Hollings shifts his attention away from America in the Age of Pop to take a close look at...