| Author |
Placentius, Jean-Leo, -1550? |
| Title |
Pvcna porcorvm
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| Alternate Title |
Pucna porcorum
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| Alternate Title |
Pugna porcorum
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| Original Publication |
Netherlands: Peter van Elsen, 1540.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 25.4 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pig_War_(poem)
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| Note |
Every word in the poem begins with the letter P.
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| Credits |
The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Pvcna porcorvm" by Jean-Leo Placentius is a poetic work written during the early Renaissance period. This book appears to combine elements of satire and allegory, likely exploring themes surrounding the challenges and battles faced by the porcine populace, serving as a metaphor for societal issues of the time. The title itself suggests a focus on pigs, hinting at a narrative that may critique authority and the complexities of governance. The poem unfolds as a vibrant depiction of numerous pig-centric battles, portraying the struggles between various factions of pigs, alongside their interactions with human figures like pious patrons and power-hungry leaders. Through whimsical imagery and clever wordplay, Placentius invokes a lively world where pigs engage in combat, reflecting on broader themes of politics, power, and societal hierarchy. The protagonist, represented as a commendable or pitiful figure, navigates the chaotic landscape, ultimately highlighting notions of peace and the absurdity of conflicts that perpetuate suffering among the populace. It is not merely a portrayal of porcine life but a reflective commentary on human follies hidden beneath the facade of animal antics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Latin |
| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Latin wit and humor, Medieval and modern
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| Subject |
Verse satire, Latin (Medieval and modern)
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| Subject |
Swine -- Poetry
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| Subject |
Latin poetry, Medieval and modern
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| Subject |
Tautograms
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70569 |
| Release Date |
Apr 16, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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