La Zaffetta: Raccolta di rarissimi opuscoli italiani degli XV e XVI secoli II
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"La Zaffetta: Raccolta di rarissimi opuscoli italiani degli XV e XVI secoli II" is a satirical poem likely composed during the 16th century. The poem details the misadventures of a courtesan named Angela Zaffa, describing her experiences and eventual repercussions resulting from her deceitful conduct. Its style and subject matter suggest a humorous yet critical examination of societal norms and the morality surrounding illicit relationships in Italian culture. The opening of "La
Zaffetta" sets the stage for Angela's story, using a first-person narrator who argues that contrary to popular belief, renowned poet Pietro Aretino did not author the earlier work "La Puttana Errante." Instead, the narrator claims the inspiration and credit belong to him. He reveals that Angela, referred to as "Zaffetta," has recently suffered a misfortune referred to as the "Trentuno," signaling a punishment inflicted upon her by a betrayed lover. As the tale unfolds, Angela's extravagant lifestyle and unchaste behavior create a lively atmosphere filled with engaging anecdotes, rich descriptions, and reflective commentary on the nature of desire and betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Venier, Lorenzo, 1510-1550 |
|---|---|
| Title | La Zaffetta: Raccolta di rarissimi opuscoli italiani degli XV e XVI secoli II |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17834 |
| Release Date | Feb 23, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 284 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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