{"title":"Antonio Beccadelli","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntonio Beccadelli's works delve into the rich tapestry of \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, weaving narratives that challenge traditional boundaries and explore complex human experiences. His writing often blends classical themes with innovative storytelling, inviting readers to reconsider established perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles such as \u003cem\u003eThe Hermaphrodite\u003c\/em\u003e, Beccadelli presents thought-provoking explorations of identity and society, marked by a bold and poetic voice. His contributions offer a unique lens on cultural and artistic expression, resonating with readers who appreciate literary depth and nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-hermaphrodite-by-antonio-beccadelli-9780674047570","title":"The Hermaphrodite","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntonio Beccadelli (1394–1471), known as Panormita from his native town of Palermo, was appointed court poet to Duke Filippo Maria Visconti (1429), crowned poet laureate by Emperor Sigismund (1432), and ended his days as panegyrist to King Alfonso V of Aragon and Naples, where he founded the first of the Renaissance Academies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Hermaphrodite\u003c\/em\u003e, his first work (1425–26), dedicated to Cosimo de' Medici, won him praise and condemnation. Beccadelli was a pioneer in revitalising the Latin epigram for its powers of abuse and louche eroticism. Its open celebration of vice, particularly sodomy, earned it public burnings, threats of excommunication, banishment to the closed sections of libraries, and a devoted following. Likened to a \"precious jewel in a dunghill,\" \u003cem\u003eThe Hermaphrodite\u003c\/em\u003e combined the comic realism of Italian popular verse with the language of Martial to explore the underside of the early Renaissance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599459664108,"sku":"9780674047570","price":71.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5589a9333ae2a30c522c7faa94e41234.jpg?v=1778022599"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/antonio-beccadelli.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}