Isbn: 9780243578917 - Alessandro: Comedia (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of comedies by Alessandro Piccolomini, an Italian dramatist and philosopher of the 16th century. The comedies, originally published in 1554, are based on characters and situations from the Italian Renaissance period. The author explores themes of love, marriage, class, and gender through a series of witty and entertaining stories. Each comedy features a cast of vibrant characters, including cunning servants, scheming lovers, and pompous aristocrats. The author's deft use of dialogue and clever plot twists provide a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of the Italian Renaissance, making this book an engaging and insightful read for anyone interested in the history of theater, literature, or Italian culture. 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.…