Il teatro 'pre-classicista' nelle corti padane. Court Cultures of the Middle Ages and Renaissance by Matteo Bosisio (review).

  • Published In: MLN, 2024, v. 139, n. 1. P. 190 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Torre, Andrea 3 of 3

Abstract

Matteo Bosisio's book, "Il teatro 'pre-classicista' nelle corti padane," explores Italian vernacular pre-classicist drama written in the padane courts during the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries. The book focuses on the court performances in the Mantua area, particularly the interest of Isabella d'Este and Francesco II Gonzaga in theater. Bosisio also examines the cultural scenarios and political uses of theater in the courts of Ferrara and Milan, highlighting the rewriting of classical texts, the promotion of the vernacular language, and the symbolic capital established through association with mythical genealogy. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the cultural experiences and theatrical practices of the time. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:MLN. 2024/01, Vol. 139, Issue 1, p190
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Drama and Theater Arts
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0026-7910
  • DOI:10.1353/mln.2024.a930296
  • Accession Number:178030124
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