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ITAL6694A-L11

Sem in Ital Lit:Pietro Aretino

Seminar in Italian Literature: Pietro Aretino

An introduction to the works and thought of one of the most important and controversial figures in Italian Renaissance literature: namely, Pietro Aretino. Aretino (the first vernacular writer to publish an erotic book in the Christian world and a volume of his own letters) wrote in all of the literary genres: short story, epic, familiar letters, the ascetic tale, lyric poetry and satire, comedy and tragedy.

Required Text: Material in electronic form to be available for students upon arrival at Middlebury.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
60539
Subject Code:
ITAL
Course Number:
6694
Section Identifier:
A

Course

ITAL 6694

All Sections in Summer 2011, LS 6 Week Session

Summer 2011, LS 6 Week Session

ITAL6694A-L11 Lecture (Lettieri)