| Autor: |
BROCK, ALEXANDER L. |
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Heliotropia; 2023, Vol. 20, p19-39, 21p |
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The article discusses the novella "La Novella del Grasso Legnaiuolo" and its intertextual relationship with Boccaccio's "Decameron." The protagonist, Il Grasso, is tricked by the architect Brunelleschi into believing that he has become someone else. The article explores the implications of this literary relationship and the psychological portrayal of Il Grasso. It also addresses the complexities of the novella's transmission and the question of its historicity. The text discusses the novella's exploration of identity and imitation, as well as the ambiguity and indeterminacy of identity. It raises questions about the nature of self and the pursuit of knowledge. The given text includes a list of various sources and articles related to the topic. [Extracted from the article] |
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