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Where did the name Burlesque come from?
The word first appears in a title in Francesco Berni's Opere burlesche of the early 16th century.
When did burlesque come about?
For a time, burlesque verses were known as poesie bernesca in his honour.
'Burlesque' as a literary term became widespread in 17th century Italy and France.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Shakespeare's Pyramus and Thisbe scene in Midsummer Night's Dream and the general mocking of romance in Beaumont and Fletcher's.
What started the development of burlesque?
In 17th century Spain, playwright and poet Miguel de Cervantes ridiculed medieval romance in his many satirical works.

Question: What was the first performance of burlesque?
Self-contained rewrite: What was the first performance of 17th century burlesque?