Explore the vibrant world of Renaissance Italy with 'Play in Renaissance Italy,' a captivating exploration of the diverse forms of play during this remarkable era. This brand new publication, penned by renowned historian Peter Burke, dives deep into over forty years of extensive research, offering unparalleled insights into the culture and society of Renaissance Italy. From comic verse and practical jokes to acrobatics and satire, this book illuminates how play reflected the social dynamics and transformations of the time. The intertwining of play and societal norms, particularly the Church's influence on what was deemed acceptable, narrates a vivid story of cultural evolution. It is a crucial read for historians, literature enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the multifaceted aspects of human expression during the Renaissance. With 120 pages rich with knowledge and captivating illustrations, this work serves as both an educational resource and an entertaining study of an integral part of human life. Don't miss out on adding this essential volume to your collection! Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781509543434. Year: 2021. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK).

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509543434
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 120


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From comic verse to practical jokes, pornography to satire, acting to acrobatics, the Renaissance witnessed the flowering of play in all its forms. In the first wide-ranging and accessible introduction to play in Renaissance Italy, Peter Burke, celebrated historian of the Italian Renaissance, synthesizes over forty years™ research, explores the various forms of play in this period, and offers an overview that reveals the many connections between its different domains. While play could be rough, the Church played an increasing role in determining acceptable and unacceptable forms of play, and, after campaigns against violence and obscenity, much of the licentiousness characteristic of the early Renaissance was tamed.


This entertaining study of play reveals much about the culture of Renaissance Italy, and illuminates an essential element in human life.