L'oeuvre du divin Arétin, deuxième partie

The second volume of this enigmatic Renaissance writer opens a window onto the restless mind of a young poet who burst onto the literary scene at just nineteen. Within its pages lie a series of “Ragionamenti” that wander from the education of a girl named Pippa to the cunning games men play, all flavored by the author’s trademark wit. A striking portrait and his own autograph lend a personal touch, while a concise bibliography by a modern scholar maps the tangled trail of his many Italian editions.

The collection also revives the notorious “Sonnetti lussuriosi,” poems once paired with now‑lost engravings that sparked scandal and censorship across Europe. Listeners will hear detailed commentary on the mysterious survival of these verses, the rumors of vanished prints, and the efforts of 18th‑century librarians to preserve what remained. This blend of literary intrigue and scholarly detective work makes the work a compelling listen for anyone fascinated by the tangled history of early modern erotic literature.