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Renaissance poet and playwright known for both his sacred and profane texts, and often literary attacks on the powerful.  Declared himself a sodomite from birth.  Notable works include 'La Cortigiana' (1534) and 'La Talenta'.  Noted for his fiery letters, that often turned to blackmail to maintain his lifestyle.   
 
Renaissance poet and playwright known for both his sacred and profane texts, and often literary attacks on the powerful.  Declared himself a sodomite from birth.  Notable works include 'La Cortigiana' (1534) and 'La Talenta'.  Noted for his fiery letters, that often turned to blackmail to maintain his lifestyle.   
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* [[Notable LGBTQ Playwrights]]
  
 
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* https://www.britannica.com/biography/Pietro-Aretino
 
* https://www.britannica.com/biography/Pietro-Aretino
 
* https://www.theguardian.com/books/2003/aug/23/featuresreviews.guardianreview17
 
* https://www.theguardian.com/books/2003/aug/23/featuresreviews.guardianreview17
 
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Revision as of 15:28, 9 May 2017

Pietro Aretino

Country

Italy

Birth - Death

1492 - 1556

Occupation

Poet

Description

Renaissance poet and playwright known for both his sacred and profane texts, and often literary attacks on the powerful. Declared himself a sodomite from birth. Notable works include 'La Cortigiana' (1534) and 'La Talenta'. Noted for his fiery letters, that often turned to blackmail to maintain his lifestyle.

See Also

Further Reading/Research