Rime di Tullia d'Aragona, cortigiana del secolo XVI

A newly edited collection brings the verses of a sixteenth‑century Italian courtesan to life, offering a rare glimpse into a world where poetry, philosophy, and the politics of love intersected. Her poems echo the intellectual vigor of the Renaissance courts while retaining an intimate, personal tone that reveals a woman navigating both admiration and marginalisation. The edition’s careful scholarship restores the original language, letting listeners hear the rhythm and nuance that have long been hidden in archives.

Through lyrical meditations on desire, virtue, and the possibilities of a liberated spirit, the poet engages with contemporary debates on Platonic love and the emerging concept of the educated woman. Her verses weave classical references with vivid images of courtly life, creating a tapestry that feels both scholarly and sensually immediate. As the poems unfold, listeners are invited to experience the delicate balance between restraint and passion that defined her extraordinary voice.