| Author |
Porta, Giambattista della, 1535?-1615 |
| Title |
Le commedie - lo astrologo
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Claudio Paganelli and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images generously made available by Editore Laterza and the Biblioteca Italiana at http://www.bibliotecaitaliana.it/ScrittoriItalia)
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| Summary |
"Le commedie - Lo astrologio" by Giambattista della Porta is a comedic play written in the early 17th century. The narrative centers around Albumazar, an astrologer, and a cast of characters, including Pandolfo, a wealthy older man desperate for love, who believes in the power of astrology and magic to win the heart of a young woman named Artemisia. The plot unfolds in Naples, where themes of deception, love, and trickery are at the forefront as the characters engage in schemes that blend magic and farce. The opening of the play introduces Albumazar and his companions—Ronca, Arpione, and Gramigna—who are characterized as crafty individuals skilled in deception, preparing for a heist while discussing the art of thievery. They exhibit a misguided sense of honor as they contemplate the potential for riches through deceit. Meanwhile, Pandolfo confides in a servant about his infatuation and plan to manipulate the astrologer’s powers to win back his love from Guglielmo, who is presumably lost at sea. The atmosphere is filled with humor and hyperbole, emphasizing the folly of the characters' actions and desires, setting the stage for a comedic exploration of love and manipulation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Italian |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Italian drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
22498 |
| Release Date |
Sep 4, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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