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LODOVICO
Lettore
Capo I. PRELIMINARI STORICI
Capo II. LE NOZZE
Capo III. ALTRE ALLEGREZZE
Capo IV. IL GIUSTO SDEGNO
Capo V. I RIMPROVERI
Capo VI. LA LETTERA SECRETA
Capo VII. IL MAL CONSIGLIO
Capo VIII. PERICOLI E RAGGIRO
Set against the glittering courts and bustling streets of late‑15th‑century Milan, this novel immerses the listener in a world of lavish festivals, emerging print culture, and fierce political rivalries. The story opens with the shocking murder of Duke Galeazzo Maria Sforza, an act that throws the city into turmoil while revealing both the cruelty and the charisma of its ruler. Through vivid description, the narrative paints a portrait of a society where art, music, and scholarship flourish even as power struggles loom.
Into this charged atmosphere steps the young Lodovico, Duke of Bari, whose ambition drives him toward the ducal throne. As he navigates alliances, family betrayals, and his own thirst for greatness, he surrounds himself with poets, painters, and architects, seeking to transform Milan into a new Pericle. The novel balances meticulous historical detail with the personal drama of a man poised to reshape his city, offering listeners a compelling glimpse of Renaissance Italy.
Language
it
Duration
~4 hours (286K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Milano: Gaspare Truffi, 1837.
Credits
Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This transcription was produced from images generously made available by Bayerische Staatsbibliothek / Bavarian State Library.)
Release date
2023-08-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1804–1854
A little-known Italian writer of the early 1800s, he built his work around Milan’s past and turned history into vivid, story-driven fiction. Even though much of his life remains obscure, his novels still offer a window into 19th-century historical storytelling.
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