Lucretia as a Figure of Mary in Machiavelli’s Mandragola

When studied in political and ideological contexts, the numerous references to the Virgin Mary in Machiavelli’s comedic masterpiece Mandragola enable us to see how the author not only parodies a sacred play, but also deftly repurposes Christological and Mariological symbolism to celebrate his work’s...

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Main Author: Gaetano Lettieri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/14/4/526