I Raggvagli Di Parnasso - Traiano Boccalini - Bog

I Raggvagli Di Parnasso, also known as Advertisements From Parnassus, In Two Centuries, With The Politick Touch Stone, is a book written by Traiano Boccalini and published in 1656. The book is a collection of satirical essays and dialogues that take place on Mount Parnassus, the home of the Muses in Greek mythology. In the book, Boccalini uses the Muses and other mythical figures to comment on the political and social issues of his time, including corruption, censorship, and the abuses of power by the ruling class. The book is divided into two parts, each consisting of one hundred ""advertisements"" or satirical essays. The first part of the book is set in the 16th century and focuses on the political and social issues of Boccalini's time. The second part is set in the 17th century and continues the satirical commentary on the politics and culture of the time. The book is known for its wit and humor and has been praised for its insight into the issues of its time. It has been translated into several languages and has been influential in the development of satire as a literary genre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.