Ortensio Lando, a Humorist of the Renaissance

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Axon provides a biographical portrait of the Italian Renaissance writer Ortensio Lando, whose works were noted for their lively wit and humor. He situates Lando's career in the broader context of Renaissance literature and culture, and provides translations of some of Lando's most notable works. A fascinating introduction to a lesser-known figure of the Renaissance.