Published also as Thesis (Ph. D.)--Columbia University, 1912. / Appendix A: Scenarios; Appendix B: Relations between English and Italian drama in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Bibliography: p. 255-279.

The subject of this degree paper is the comedies of Angelo Beolco. The introductory part is focused mainly at the life and work of Angelo Beolco. Following this there is an introduction to the comedy genre in 16th century in Italy and the characteristics of erudite comedy, its authors and the change from the erudite comedy to the comedy dell'arte. A further part is given over to an analysis of his comedies La Pastoral (Pastoral), Il Reduce (Returnee) - Primo dialogo: Parlamento de Ruzante che iera vegnú de campo (First dialogue: What said Ruzante when he came back from the battlefield) and Secondo dialogo: Bilora (Second dialogue: Bilora).

This study examines the importance of geographical ideas in Dante’s Commedia and develops a historically sensitive geocritical methodology to analyze the function of real world geography within Dante’s poem. I aim to expand our understanding of the importance of the poet’s use of geography beyond the consulation of geographical sources and consideration of place names. In the first chapter case studies of geographical references with connections to the Islamic world show how historicized approaches open up new possibilities of understanding the medieval significance of the poet’s references. Subsequent chapters explore the relationship of the Commedia’s geography to medieval mapping technologies; comparing the parameters and borders of Dante’s world to the genre of medieval mappaemundi as well as putting this worldview into conversation with the emerging field of portolan charts and the developing navigational technology of the thirteenth century. This project further expands our definition of the stakes of geographical knowledge and traces the the social, political and cultural implications of the various modes of representing the world and how these implications are evident in the scholarly responses to the worldview represented within the Commedia. Ultimately, this project shows how a geocritical historicized reading of the Commedia opens up new directions for Dante studies and puts the geographical material of Dante’s work into conversation with other disciplines. The conclusion ends with a proposal for future digital directions for this research.

This thesis will explore the application of comemdia dell'arte technique to a contemporary performance. UCF's spring 2005 production of Molière's The Trickeries of Scapin will serve as a resource in both commedia dell'arte's ability to resonate with a modern audience as well as an analysis of the actor's process in fusing elements of commedia dell'arte and contemporary acting techniques. This document will include a thorough description of the history and origins of commedia dell'arte in order to decipher existing elements today. Also included, will be major influences on commedia dell'arte including Greek and Roman Comedy. It is important to discuss Roman comedic playwrights Plautus and Terence as two major influences on both the style of commedia dell'arte as well as major influences on Molière and his writing. A description of both playwrights previously mentioned will be given as means to explore the similarities between the two playwrights and Molière, specifically the similarities of Terence's Phormio and Molière's The Trickeries of Scapin. In addition to exploring the history behind commedia dell'arte and Molière, this thesis will include the rehearsal process of creating a contemporary version of Molière's Zerbinette. The application of the previous two years of graduate work including studies of Laban, Linklater, and Cicely Berry will be used in creating Zerbinette's vocal and physical life in a contemporary fashion, while maintaining certain elements of the commedia dell'arte style. In concluding this thesis, the evolution of commedia dell'arte will be discussed, and how it is in existence today. Just as commedia dell'arte evolved in the seventeenth century from previous art forms, it has never stopped evolving, constantly being influenced by every generation. From Greek Comedy playwrights' such as MeNander, to Roman comedic playwrights such as Plautus and Terence, to farcical and satirist Molière, commedia dell'arte does exist today, and will be examined throughout this thesis project.

Columbina/Saturnalia and Other Poems is a book of poems.

Nesta dissertação, foi analisada a maneira como os estereótipos dos italianos são representados no roteiro de Os eternos desconhecidos, considerado este filme inaugural da commedia allitaliana. Para tanto, inicia-se com uma introdução sobre a commedia dellarte e a importância que teve posteriormente na cultura cômica italiana, principalmente na commedia allitaliana. Em seguida, apresenta-se o percurso do cinema italiano, partindo das comédias chamadas telefoni bianchi, passando pelo neorrealismo e chegando à commedia allitaliana. O período neorrealista do cinema italiano iniciou no imediato pós-guerra (1945), tendo seu período de produção mais importante entre 1945 e 1948. Paralelamente, desenvolveu-se a commedia allitaliana que, com características próprias, dava continuidade aos temas neorrealistas. As mudanças bruscas ocorridas relativamente em curto espaço de tempo, entre o fim da Segunda Guerra Mundial (1945) e a retomada econômica da Itália (décadas de 50 e 60), repercutiram em uma mudança comportamental dos italianos, resultando em um novo modelo identitário. Assim, a commedia allitaliana apresenta os retratos/estereótipos do novo italiano. Neste trabalho foram analisados dez personagens de Os eternos desconhecidos que, colocados em confronto entre si, refletem as mudanças sociais e de mentalidade dos italianos nesse momento inicial do boom econômico. / In this dissertation, an analysis was made of how the stereotypes of the Italians are represented in the script of Big deal on Madonna Street, which was considered the inaugural film of the commedia all\'italiana. Therefore, it begins with an introduction about the commedia dellarte and the importance it had on the Italian comedy culture later on, mainly on the commedia all\'italiana. Next, the course of the Italian cinema is presented, starting from the comedies telefoni bianchi, passing through the neorealism and arriving at the commedia all\'italiana. The neorealist period of the Italian cinema began immediately at the post-war (1945), having its most important production period between 1945 and 1948. At the same time, it was developed the commedia all\'italiana which, with its own characteristics, gave continuity to neorealist themes. The abrupt changes that took place, in a relatively short time, between the end of the World War II (1945) and Italy\'s economic recovery (in the fifties and sixties), had repercussions in the behavioural change of the Italians, which resulted into a new model of identity. Thus, the commedia all\'italiana presents the portraits / stereotypes of the new Italian. In this work, ten characters of Big deal on Madonna Street were analysed, which, once placed against each other, reflect the social changes and the mindset of the Italians during this economic boom.

Nesta dissertação, foi analisada a maneira como os estereótipos dos italianos são representados no roteiro de Os eternos desconhecidos, considerado este filme inaugural da commedia allitaliana. Para tanto, inicia-se com uma introdução sobre a commedia dellarte e a importância que teve posteriormente na cultura cômica italiana, principalmente na commedia allitaliana. Em seguida, apresenta-se o percurso do cinema italiano, partindo das comédias chamadas telefoni bianchi, passando pelo neorrealismo e chegando à commedia allitaliana. O período neorrealista do cinema italiano iniciou no imediato pós-guerra (1945), tendo seu período de produção mais importante entre 1945 e 1948. Paralelamente, desenvolveu-se a commedia allitaliana que, com características próprias, dava continuidade aos temas neorrealistas. As mudanças bruscas ocorridas relativamente em curto espaço de tempo, entre o fim da Segunda Guerra Mundial (1945) e a retomada econômica da Itália (décadas de 50 e 60), repercutiram em uma mudança comportamental dos italianos, resultando em um novo modelo identitário. Assim, a commedia allitaliana apresenta os retratos/estereótipos do novo italiano. Neste trabalho foram analisados dez personagens de Os eternos desconhecidos que, colocados em confronto entre si, refletem as mudanças sociais e de mentalidade dos italianos nesse momento inicial do boom econômico. / In this dissertation, an analysis was made of how the stereotypes of the Italians are represented in the script of Big deal on Madonna Street, which was considered the inaugural film of the commedia all\'italiana. Therefore, it begins with an introduction about the commedia dellarte and the importance it had on the Italian comedy culture later on, mainly on the commedia all\'italiana. Next, the course of the Italian cinema is presented, starting from the comedies telefoni bianchi, passing through the neorealism and arriving at the commedia all\'italiana. The neorealist period of the Italian cinema began immediately at the post-war (1945), having its most important production period between 1945 and 1948. At the same time, it was developed the commedia all\'italiana which, with its own characteristics, gave continuity to neorealist themes. The abrupt changes that took place, in a relatively short time, between the end of the World War II (1945) and Italy\'s economic recovery (in the fifties and sixties), had repercussions in the behavioural change of the Italians, which resulted into a new model of identity. Thus, the commedia all\'italiana presents the portraits / stereotypes of the new Italian. In this work, ten characters of Big deal on Madonna Street were analysed, which, once placed against each other, reflect the social changes and the mindset of the Italians during this economic boom.

Von Dantes Divina commedia sind weltweit mehr als 800 Handschriften aus der Zeit bis 1500 erhalten geblieben. Diese ungemein hohe Zahl ergibt sich nicht nur aus der künstlerischen Qualität von Dantes Hauptwerk, sondern auch aus dem hohen Grad der Alphabetisierung und des Wohlstands der städtischen Bevölkerung Mittel- und Norditaliens im 14. und 15. Jahrhundert sowie aus den Angeboten von zahlreichen Berufsschreibern, Papier- und Pergamentmachern, Buchbindern, Miniaturisten und Buchhändlern. In der Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin und in der Sächsischen Landesbibliothek – Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Dresden werden zehn Handschriften der Divinia commedia aufbewahrt, die hier einzeln vorgestellt werden. Für jede Handschrift wird die Stellung in der Überlieferung der Divina commedia bestimmt, ebenso die Schrift, die Illuminierung, die Datierung und Lokalisierung sowie die Provenienz. Bis auf wenige wurden diese Handschriften vermutlich durch Berufsschreiber geschrieben. Im Ergebnis erweist sich die Qualität der meisten dieser zehn Handschriften als höher als die der Mehrzahl der erhaltenen Handschriften der Divina commedia.

Ce travail est consacré à l’étude du personnage allégorique de la Folie sur la scène de l’Académie Royale de Musique entre 1697 et 1718. Qu’il soit suggéré ou personnifié, ce caractère féminin est abondamment présent dans les spectacles de cette période. A la fin du règne de Louis XIV, la Folie fait peu à peu son entrée à l’Opéra. Entourée de Momus, du Carnaval, de Bacchus, de l’Amour et des personnages de la commedia dell’arte, la Folie « ramène les tendres Jeux », « chasse la Raison cruelle » et invite sans cesse à « goûter les charmes de la vie ». En accédant à l’Opéra, cette figure extravagante et enjouée signale une évolution de ton qui préfigure le changement de mœurs associé à la Régence. Mais au-delà de la philosophie hédoniste qu’elle dispense, quel est le sens caché des paroles de la Folie ? Faut-il voir dans la présence de ce personnage une remise en cause de l’ordre établi, de la politique sociale et de l’austérité marquant la fin du règne ? Son utilisation permet-elle, sous la couverture d’une « maladie de l’âme », de critiquer la politique et les mœurs de Louis XIV ? Qui se cachent derrière le discours subversif de la Folie ? Quel est le rôle de cette figure dans les débats esthétiques de l’époque ? Cette recherche explore le rôle, ainsi que le traitement musical, dramatique et scénique d’une telle figure à travers l’étude d’ouvrages créés à l’Opéra. Nous proposons ici un portrait physique, moral et social de la Folie, à la lumière de multiples documents musicaux, textuels et iconographiques de l’époque, et présentons différents traits de caractère du personnage et plusieurs thèmes qui lui sont liés afin de comprendre les raisons de sa présence à cette époque. / This work is devoted to the study of the allegorical figure of Folly on the stage of the Académie Royale de Musique between 1697 and 1718. Suggested or personified, this female character is abundantly present in the spectacles of this period. At the end of the reign of Louis XIV, Folly appears little by little at the Opera. Surrounded by Momus, Carnival, Bacchus, the god of love and the characters of the commedia dell'arte, Folly "brings back the soft Games", "banishes the cruel Reason" and continually invites to "taste the charms of life”. By accessing the Opera, this extravagant and playful figure indicates a change of tone that foreshadows the changing attitudes of the Regency. But beyond the hedonistic philosophy that she provides, what is the hidden meaning of Folly’s words? Should we see a calling into question of the established order, the social policy and the austerity marking the end of the reign? Does its use allow, under the cover of a “disease of the soul”, to criticize the policy and manners of Louis XIV? Who hides behind the subversive speech of Folly? What is the role of this figure in the aesthetic debates of the period? This research explores the role, as well as musical, dramatic and scenic treatments of such a figure through the study of works created at the Opera. We propose here a physical, moral and social portrait of Folly, in the light of multiple musical, textual and iconographic documents of the time, and present different character traits and several themes that are related to it in order to understand the reasons for its presence at this time

The entity of Lucifer has long been an area of study and confusion throughout history. Among notable literary minds, Dante Alighieri stands out as an illuminating poet who brings to light the essence and nature of this nefarious character and his influence on mankind. In his revelatory work, the Commedia, Dante touches on but does not explicitly detail the scope and importance that music and specifically, song, has on the redemptive purgation of the soul. This work provides a more in depth investigation into the generally overlooked issue, that is, the origin and initial intent of song, the perversion of which, by whom and why, and Dante’s perception of the subject revealed in his missive to mankind. Along scientific theory, along with other works by Dante to provide a link between Lucifer, music, the sin of pride, and the corruption of the divine. / Includes bibliography. / Dissertation (Ph.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2014. / FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection