The Magic of Power: Boiardo and the Estense Politics

Abstract

Literature and power: an intricate relationship, and one that has often lent itself to oversimplifications. This paper elaborates on selected aspects of this issue, taking that of Matteo Maria Boiardo as a case study.

Keywords

• letteratura
• potere
• boiardo
• estensi
• pastorale
• inamoramento de orlando