La mandragola - La Clizia - Belfagor

Language: ItalianPublished: February 4, 2018

Subjects:

Italian drama

Bookshelves:

Fiction Literature Performing Arts/Film IT Teatro in prosa

Authors:

Machiavelli, Niccolò
1469 - 1527
Osimo, Vittorio

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In the vibrant cultural landscape of Renaissance Florence, Niccolò Machiavelli's "La mandragola - La Clizia - Belfagor" emerges as a provocative exploration of human nature and societal mores. This collection features the cunning schemes of Callimaco in "Mandragola," where themes of love and deception intertwine, alongside the comedic insights of "Clizia" and the satirical "Belfagor." With sharp wit and keen observation, Machiavelli challenges the conventions of his time, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of desire and morality. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this anthology not only entertains but also serves as a critical lens through which to examine the enduring questions of power and human behavior.