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| Author | Landi, Ortensio, 1512?-1553? |
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| Title | Commentario de le piu notabili, & mostruose cose d'Italia, & di altri luoghi di lingua aramea in Italiana tradotto, nelquale si impara, & prendesi estremo piacere |
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| Summary | "Commentario de le piu notabili, & mostruose cose d'Italia, & di altri luoghi" is a historical account likely written in the late 16th century. This work appears to document the author's observations and reflections on Italy and its most remarkable and bizarre elements, possibly through a journey or exploration. The text hints at various cultural, culinary, and social aspects of life in Italy, making it an intriguing read for those interested in historical insights and vivid descriptions. The opening of the narrative introduces a protagonist, driven by a strong desire to explore Italy, finding companionship with a Florentine named Tetigio, who promises to guide him through the country. The text unfolds with vivid accounts of the flora, fauna, and folklore encountered during their journey, from an Eremite with prophetic abilities to various outrageous customs and culinary delights of the different regions. Through humor and critical observations, the narrator paints a sprawling and colorful picture of Italy, filled with both wonder and ridicule, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the complexities and curiosities of Italian life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Food -- Italy -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Diet -- Italy -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Nobility -- Italy -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54167 |
| Release Date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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