L'oeuvre du divin Arétin, première partie by Pietro Aretino

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Author Aretino, Pietro, 1492-1556
Editor Apollinaire, Guillaume, 1880-1918
Title L'oeuvre du divin Arétin, première partie
Introduction et notes par Guillaume Apollinaire
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Summary "L'oeuvre du divin Arétin, première partie" by Pietro Aretino is a controversial literary work comprised of dialogue-driven narratives written in the 16th century. The book delves into themes of sexuality, societal norms, and the various lives of women during the Renaissance, particularly focusing on nuns, married women, and courtesans through conversations filled with both humor and critique. At the start of the narrative, the characters Nanna and Antonia engage in a lively conversation discussing the life of nuns and their options regarding marriage and becoming courtesans. Nanna expresses her concerns about her daughter Pippa as they explore the societal expectations and roles of women. The dialogue flows with wit and insight, examining the conflicts between desire and societal norms, which reflects Aretino's critical perspective on the moral landscape of his time. As the discussion unfolds, it sets the stage for deeper explorations of these themes throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Erotic literature
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EBook-No. 43823
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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