| Author |
Folengo, Teofilo, 1496-1544 |
| Editor |
Luzio, Alessandro, 1857-1946 |
| Title |
Le maccheronee
Zanitonella - Baldus - Moscheide - Epigrammata
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 44.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Le Maccheronee" by Teofilo Folengo is a narrative poem written in the early 16th century. This unique work is a blend of comedy and satire that captures the lives, loves, and follies of its characters, primarily focusing on Tonello, a young man infatuated with the beautiful Zannina. The poem employs a playful, often irreverent language that showcases the theme of love while drawing upon the traditions of Italian pastoral poetry. The opening of "Le Maccheronee" introduces Tonello as he expresses his tumultuous feelings for Zannina, describing the nature of love that besieges him. The text is infused with vivid imagery and humorous reflections on various characters and their interactions, set against a rural backdrop. As the narrative unfolds, Tonello's passion becomes a central focus, showcasing his efforts to win Zannina's affections amidst a playful critique of both rural and urban life, as well as the nature of romance itself. The strong sense of character dynamics, combined with lively language, sets the tone for the comedic and satirical exploration of love and desire throughout the poem. (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 |
Macaronic poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
33982 |
| Release Date |
Sep 22, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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