Title: Pastorale modenese
Description: In the 15th century, Matteo Maria Boiardo published his ten Latin eclogues, which wove together pastoral love poetry and courtly encomia. This book shows how Boiardo's eclogues, which seem to be purely a literary exercise, are infused with life; how his pastoral poetry masks serious political themes; and how the young Boiardo assumed risks by deploying his eclogues in a political struggle with the dukedom of Ferrara.
Subjects: Pastoral poetry, Latin (Medieval and modern), History and criticism, Italian poetry, Political aspects
Places: Italy
People: Matteo Maria Boiardo (1440 or 1441-1494)