One long term impact of the writing of Dante Alighieri was the popularization and standardization of the Italian language. Dante's masterpiece, "The Divine Comedy," which was written in the 14th century, helped establish the Tuscan dialect as the foundation for modern Italian. His use of vernacular language instead of Latin, which was the dominant language at that time, played a significant role in the development of the Italian language as we know it today. Dante's literary work helped pave the way for other Italian writers to further shape and refine the language, and his influence can still be seen in Italian literature and culture.
