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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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* 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
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.
