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GIAMBATTISTA DELLA PORTA - LE COMMEDIE - A CURA DI VINCENZO SPAMPANATO - VOLUME SECONDO
GLI DUOI FRATELLI RIVALI - PROLOGO.
PERSONE DELLA FAVOLA
ATTO I. - SCENA I.
ATTO II - SCENA I. - DON IGNAZIO, SIMBOLO.
ATTO III. - SCENA I. - DON FLAMINIO, PANIMBOLO.
ATTO IV. - SCENA I. - SIMBOLO, DON IGNAZIO.
ATTO V. - SCENA I.
The opening of this lively Italian comedy thrusts listeners into the bustling streets of Salerno, where two young brothers, Ignazio and Flaminio, clash over love, honor, and family pride. Their rivalry sparks a cascade of witty banter and misunderstandings, drawing in a colorful entourage of servants, a scheming parasite, and a seasoned captain, each adding their own flavor to the escalating tension.
As the first act unfolds, the brothers’ competing ambitions begin to ripple through the community, setting the stage for clever deceptions and unexpected alliances. The sharp dialogue, peppered with references to classical theatrical traditions, invites the audience to savor both the humor and the deeper commentary on social status and youthful impetuosity. Listeners will enjoy the vibrant characters and the energetic pace that promises an engaging journey through love, jealousy, and the timeless dance of sibling rivalry.
Language
it
Duration
~3 hours (177K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Jun 5, 2007
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

d. 1615
A Renaissance thinker from Naples, he wrote about everything from natural magic and optics to cryptography and theater. His books capture a restless curiosity about how the hidden patterns of nature might be understood and put to use.
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