Inferno

" 'Septimus, do put down your book,' said Rezia, gently shutting the Inferno. " (88)

The Inferno is part of the Divine Comedy an epic poem by Dante. Septimus can be related to Dante in this part of the story because they are both middle aged and contemplating suicide. Dante sees sin for what it really is.

~Fillipo Michael. "Inferno- Divine Comedy" About.com. September 28, 2008