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Pietro Aretino, The Scourge Of Princes
Hardcover
Literary FiguresGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781020464485
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 294
Weight: 1.30
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This biography explores the life and times of the controversial Italian author, Pietro Aretino. Known for his satirical writings, Aretino gained notoriety for his sharp tongue and often obscene language, which drew the ire of many powerful figures in Renaissance Italy. Despite facing numerous legal challenges and censorship throughout his career, Aretino's legacy as a pioneer of modern, uncensored literature endures.
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