Question: Publius Papinius Statius is known for his appearance as a guide in the "Purgatory", a poem written in what century?
Sentence (from "Purgatorio"): It is an allegory telling of the climb of Dante up the Mount of Purgatory, guided by the Roman poet Virgil, except for the last four cantos at which point Beatrice takes over as Dante's guide.
Relevant evidence: No