Anconitana (Ruzante)
| Author | Ruzante |
|---|---|
| Language | Tuscan |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Publication place | Italy |
L'Anconitana is a comedy by playwright Angelo Beolco also known as Ruzante. It is in many ways considered a prelude to the comedy art. The dating is uncertain as well as one of the major philosophical issues today.[1][2]
Characters
[edit]- Tancredi
- Teodoro
- Gismondo, a false identity under which Isotta really lies
- Doralice, courtesan
- Sier Tomao, brother
- Ruffian, Tomao's fame
- Bessa, dean of Doralice
- Geneva, anconitana
- Ghitta, a Geneva woman
- Menato, peasant
References
[edit]- ^ Ferguson, Ronnie (2000). The theatre of Angelo Beolco (Ruzante): text, context and performance. Longo. ISBN 9788880632597.
- ^ Blackburn, Bonnie J.; Stras, Laurie (2016-03-09). Eroticism in Early Modern Music. Routledge. ISBN 9781317141730.
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