La strega, ovvero, degli inganni de' demoni: dialogo

Set in the turbulent world of early‑sixteenth‑century Italy, this dialogue weaves together philosophy, politics and the fevered rumors of witchcraft that haunted the age. Rendered in lively Tuscan, the author—a learned prince‑scholar—guides the reader through a debate that pits learned skepticism against the fervor of inquisitorial zeal, all while sketching the shifting fortunes of the Mirandola lineage.

The conversation opens with vivid accounts of accusations, demonic “deceptions,” and the brutal mechanisms of the Inquisition, revealing how fear and power intertwined in courts and cloisters. Yet the work never settles for mere sensationalism; it probes deeper questions about the nature of evil, the limits of faith, and the emerging spirit of humanist inquiry. Listeners will find a rich tapestry of historical detail and intellectual provocation that captures the restless energy of a world on the brink of modern thought.