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SCENA II.
SCENA III. - EROTICO, ATTILIO, TRINCA.
SCENA IV. - CLERIA, ATTILIO, TRINCA.
SCENA V.
SCENA II.
SCENA III. - TRINCA, GULONE.
SCENA IV. - BALIA, EROTICO, PARDO.
SCENA V.
SCENA VI. - TRASIMACO, TRINCA.
A spirited early‑modern comedy unfolds in the bustling streets of Nola, where young Attilio finds himself caught in a tangled web of arranged marriages and secret passions. His quick‑witted servant Trinca offers counsel—sometimes more meddling than helpful—as the nobleman wrestles with a looming wedding, a coveted bride named Cleria, and the sly intrigues of characters like Sulpizia, the elderly Pardo, and a host of colorful rivals. Their banter crackles with the rhythm of old‑Italian verse, exposing the absurdity of love‑bound obligations.
The play’s humor springs from misunderstandings, exaggerated boasts, and the clash between lofty honor and everyday desire. As Attilio implores Trinca for a remedy to his emotional turmoil, the audience is invited to watch a parade of witty retorts and frantic schemes that hint at both comic disaster and unexpected alliances. By the close of the first act, the stage is set for a chaotic celebration that promises more laughter, rivalry, and clever twists.
Language
it
Duration
~2 hours (158K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2009-03-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

d. 1615
A restless Renaissance mind, he moved easily between science, theater, and the strange borderland where observation met wonder. Best known for writing about natural magic and optics, he helped shape early modern curiosity long before disciplines were neatly divided.
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