Il Ricciardetto, vol. I by Niccolò Forteguerri

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Author Forteguerri, Niccolò, 1674-1735
Contributor Procacci, Giovanni, 1836-1887
Title Il Ricciardetto, vol. I
Note Reading ease score: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "Il Ricciardetto, vol. I" by Niccolò Forteguerri is a literary poem written in the early 18th century. The work serves as a satirical commentary on the society and politics of the time, focusing on various characters and themes relevant to the author’s experiences in the ecclesiastical and social milieu of Italy. The narrative likely follows Forteguerri himself and his reflections on the cultural and moral dynamics of his era. The opening of the poem sets a reflective tone, inviting readers into Forteguerri's world where he engages with his peers in discussions about the nature of poetry and the challenges faced by poets in crafting their works. The narrator recounts a gathering of intellectuals, from which emerges a challenge to produce a poem. This scenario introduces an exploration of artistic endeavor, the merit of poetic expression, and a critique of contemporary poets, such as Ariosto, whose approaches Forteguerri finds lacking. The dialogue not only frames the author’s own poetic ambitions but also establishes the themes of criticism and self-awareness that seem central to the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Italian
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Italian poetry -- 18th century
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EBook-No. 59568
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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