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

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Author Aretino, Pietro, 1492-1556
Editor Apollinaire, Guillaume, 1880-1918
Title L'oeuvre du divin Arétin, deuxième partie
Essai de bibliographie arétinesque par Guillaume Apollinaire
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Summary "L'oeuvre du divin Arétin, deuxième partie" by Pietro Aretino is a collection of dialogues written in the early 16th century. This work delves into the intricacies of relationships and courtship, focusing on the education of women in matters of love and seduction. Central to the narrative is Pippa, a young woman being instructed by her mother, Nanna, on the art of becoming a successful and alluring courtesan. The beginning of this text introduces readers to the characters of Nanna and Pippa in a lively exchange where Nanna is determined to prepare her daughter for the realities of courtly life. Nanna conveys her wisdom, emphasizing the importance of cleverness and strategy in seduction over mere physical beauty. The dialogue is rich with advice on conduct during social engagements, grooming, and the subtle power dynamics at play in romantic encounters, showcasing Aretino’s satirical lens on societal norms regarding love and sexuality. (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. 43822
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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