Baldo is a descendant of French royalty who starts out as something of a juvenile delinquent. This poem narrates episodes that include imprisonment; battles with local authorities, pirates, shepherds, witches, and demons; and a journey to the underworld. It provides the English translation of this ancient epic and Renaissance chivalric romance.
This Italian language text explores the literary works of Attilio Portioli, with a particular focus on his contributions to the genre of maccheroniche - an Italian literary style that features deliberate misspellings and non-standard grammar. The author examines Portioli's language choices and poetic devices, highlighting the ways in which he expands and enhances the maccheroniche tradition.
This book offers readers a unique glimpse into the whimsical world of the Italian Renaissance, through the eyes of author and poet Teofilo Folengo. The text describes the magical city of Cocai, highlighting the majesty of its central mosque, and providing rare insights into the day-to-day life of its residents.