The horror debut: Giraldi Cinzio’s Orbecche (1541)

Authors

  • Marzia Pieri University of Siena

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4454/dioniso.v13.582

Keywords:

Seneca, Giraldi Cinzio, Orbecche, Tragedy, Comici dell'Arte

Abstract

In 1541 Giraldi Cinzio’s Orbecche, the first modern vernacular tragedy, was staged in Ferrara, boldly bringing Senecan horrors to the stage, and although snubbed by orthodox Aristotelians, it was an extraordinary success and reached audiences throughout Europe through, above all, the Comici dell’Arte.

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Published

2023-04-14

Issue

Vol. 13 (2023)

Section

Articles

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