This book delves into a remarkable collection of madrigals from the 17th and 18th centuries, offering a window into the vibrant and often ribald subculture of the Italian aristocracy and its academies. The madrigals, penned by Niccolò degli Albizzi, a Florentine poet and member of the prestigious Accademia della Crusca, are witty, decadent, and rife with bawdy humor. The author's deep knowledge of music and language shines through in these cleverly constructed verses that capture the essence of an era obsessed with wordplay and double entendres. The collection provides a unique glimpse into the hidden desires and social dynamics of the upper echelons of Italian society and serves as a testament to the enduring power of poetry to both entertain and provoke.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into a remarkable collection of madrigals from the 17th and 18th centuries, offering a window into the vibrant and often ribald subculture of the Italian aristocracy and its academies. The madrigals, penned by Niccolà degli Albizzi, a Florentine poet and member of the prestigious Accademia della Crusca, are witty, decadent, and rife with bawdy humor. The author's deep knowledge of music and language shines through in these cleverly constructed verses that capture the essence of an era obsessed with wordplay and double entendres. The collection provides a unique glimpse into the hidden desires and social dynamics of the upper echelons of Italian society and serves as a testament to the enduring power of poetry to both entertain and provoke. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780483345980_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780483345980
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780483345980
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