| Author |
Belo, Francesco |
| Editor |
Sanesi, Ireneo, 1868-1964 |
| Title |
Il pedante
Commedie del Cinquecento
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Il pedante" by Francesco Belo is a comedy written in the early 20th century, exploring themes of love, social status, and the folly of pedantry. The narrative centers around the character Curzio, an amorous young man embroiled in romantic pursuits, and Prudenzio, the pedante of the title, who embodies the pretensions of scholarly wisdom. At the start of the play, the prologue sets an engaging tone, with a character pleading for the audience's attention and intimating the comedic nature of the unfolding drama. Curzio laments being forced into an unwanted marriage by his master, feeling the weight of betrayal and unfulfilled love. As he navigates his emotions, he is determined not to let the pedante, who is vying for the affections of the same woman, thwart his pursuits. The opening portrays a lively interaction between characters, establishing the humorous conflicts and intricate relationships that promise to develop throughout the comedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Italian |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Italian drama (Comedy)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
34640 |
| Release Date |
Dec 13, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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