Ragionamenti
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| Both texts are parodies of contemporary [[moralistic]] [[dialogue]]s - in particular [[Pietro Bembo]]s ''[[Gli Asolani]]'' from 1505 and [[Baldassare Castiglione]]s ''[[Il Libro del Cortegiano]]'' from 1528. | Both texts are parodies of contemporary [[moralistic]] [[dialogue]]s - in particular [[Pietro Bembo]]s ''[[Gli Asolani]]'' from 1505 and [[Baldassare Castiglione]]s ''[[Il Libro del Cortegiano]]'' from 1528. | ||
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| The stories were made into an [[Italian film]] as ''[[L'Aretino nei suoi ragionamenti sulle cortigiane, le maritate e... i cornuti contenti]]'', directed by [[Enrico Bomba]]. | The stories were made into an [[Italian film]] as ''[[L'Aretino nei suoi ragionamenti sulle cortigiane, le maritate e... i cornuti contenti]]'', directed by [[Enrico Bomba]]. | ||
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Ragionamenti (1534–36; "reasonings", also called sei giornate) by Pietro Aretino is a series of dialogue between a seasoned prostitute and a beginner. Pippa is the beginner and Nanna is the experienced one. The first one is entitled Ragionamento della Nanna e della Antonia[1], the second Dialogo nel quale la Nanna insegna a la Pippa.
Each volume covers three days, bringing the total to six days or Sei giornate. During the first three days Nanna goes in search of what is best for her daughter Pippa. She has three options: she can leave her daughter in a convent, let her marry, or introduce her to prostitution. Together with her friend Antonia each day they debate one situation. Ultimately, she concludes that every choice includes lovemaking. In this respect it seems better to ensure that her daughter becomes a prostitute so she is at least paid for her efforts.
In the last three days, the author tells what being a prostitute involves, describes the weaknesses of men and discusses procuring.
Both texts are parodies of contemporary moralistic dialogues - in particular Pietro Bembos Gli Asolani from 1505 and Baldassare Castigliones Il Libro del Cortegiano from 1528.
The book was illustrated by such artists as becat and bayros
The stories were made into an Italian film as L'Aretino nei suoi ragionamenti sulle cortigiane, le maritate e... i cornuti contenti, directed by Enrico Bomba.
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