About “L'asino”
L'asino is an unfinished satirical poem written by Niccolò Machiavelli in 1517. It consists of eight cantos and is written in terza rima, a verse form used by Dante. The poem is a modernized version of Apuleius' The Golden Ass and explores the theme of metamorphosis. It includes grotesque and allegorical episodes, reflecting Machiavelli's satirical style. The work was never completed and remains a lesser-known part of his literary output. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
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