Pataffio - Tesoretto by Brunetto Latini
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About this eBook
| Author | Latini, Brunetto, 1220-1295 |
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| Title | Pataffio - Tesoretto |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Pataffio - Tesoretto" by Brunetto Latini is a satirical poem written in the late 13th century. This work, considered a unique piece within the Italian literary landscape, engages with themes of language, social commentary, and the characteristics of the time. It highlights the author's ambition to preserve and present the complexities of Italian vernacular along with a playful critique of society. The beginning of this work introduces readers to a series of verses filled with vibrant, colloquial language and rich satirical elements. In this opening portion, the poet presents various characters and scenarios laden with humor and local dialect. The verses hint at a broader commentary on the nature of society, people's follies, and the intricacies of human behavior, combined with reflections on language itself, showcasing Latini’s linguistic creativity and wit. Overall, the opening establishes a tone that invites readers into a playful but serious exploration of culture and identity through the lens of humor and social critique. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Italian literature -- To 1400 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63082 |
| Release Date | Aug 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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