Excerpt from Maccheronee Dieci
L autore di questa traduzione nel tempo che andava facendola per un suo diporto e per la curiositą delle donne e di tutti coloro che nč punto nč cioa sanno di fino 0 grosso latino comunicņ questo bizzarro capriccio a vari de' suoi amici. Chi lo di ceva improvvido consiglio per essere il bello principale e l' anima dell' originale il latino maccheroneo gli spiritosi strambotti e i graziosi travestimenti della lingua. Chi aggiungeva che poco bastava per intendere siffatto latino e quindi inutile una tradu zione. Chi in fine senza ritegno gli rim.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an undeniably entertaining and fantastical epic poem that follows the life of the titular character Guidone in the world of Italian chivalry. It is comprised of 10 sections referred to as "Maccheronea." The story is filled with outlandish adventures, battles, damsels in distress, and of course, magic. Set in a vaguely historical context, the author frequently makes humorous references to a range of topics that includes philosophy, science, and even theology in a style that is unique, clever, and full of imagination. The poem is rich in literary devices such as metaphors, similes, puns, and allusions which help to render this book a timeless classic. 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. Seller Inventory # 9780483347861_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780483347861
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