Facecies et motz subtilz, d'aucuns excellens esprits et tresnobles seigneurs
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About this eBook
| Author | Domenichi, Lodovico, 1515-1564 |
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| Translator | Du Haillan, Bernard de Girard, seigneur, 1535?-1610 |
| Title | Facecies et motz subtilz, d'aucuns excellens esprits et tresnobles seigneurs |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "FACECIES et motz subtilz, d'aucuns excellens esprits et tresnobles seigneurs" is a collection of witty sayings and anecdotes written in the mid-16th century. This work features a compilation of clever insights and humorous observations attributed to various noble figures, exploring light-hearted themes of human nature and societal norms. The text serves as a reflection on the complexities of human behavior, highlighting the interesting interplay between wisdom and folly. The opening portion of the collection sets the stage for its content, showcasing the author's, Loys Dominique's, intention to provide readers with a form of recreation through literary wit. The text introduces various characters, including Lorenzo de Medici and Puccio, recounting amusing interactions and vignettes that emphasize the humorous perceptions of life and social roles prevalent in Renaissance society. Each anecdote portrays unique situations that elicit laughter and contemplation, illustrating the beauty and absurdity of human interactions while inviting readers to reflect on the shared human experience through levity and wisdom. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Anecdotes |
| Subject | Italian wit and humor |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25382 |
| Release Date | May 7, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 115 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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