Le maccheronee by Teofilo Folengo

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Author Folengo, Teofilo, 1496-1544
Editor Luzio, Alessandro, 1857-1946
Title Le maccheronee
Zanitonella - Baldus - Moscheide - Epigrammata
Note Reading ease score: 44.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "Le Maccheronee" by Teofilo Folengo is a narrative poem written in the early 16th century. This unique work is a blend of comedy and satire that captures the lives, loves, and follies of its characters, primarily focusing on Tonello, a young man infatuated with the beautiful Zannina. The poem employs a playful, often irreverent language that showcases the theme of love while drawing upon the traditions of Italian pastoral poetry. The opening of "Le Maccheronee" introduces Tonello as he expresses his tumultuous feelings for Zannina, describing the nature of love that besieges him. The text is infused with vivid imagery and humorous reflections on various characters and their interactions, set against a rural backdrop. As the narrative unfolds, Tonello's passion becomes a central focus, showcasing his efforts to win Zannina's affections amidst a playful critique of both rural and urban life, as well as the nature of romance itself. The strong sense of character dynamics, combined with lively language, sets the tone for the comedic and satirical exploration of love and desire throughout the poem. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Italian
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Macaronic poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 33982
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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