The Italian Renaissance Podcast

Ep. 40: Romeo and Juliet: The Italian Renaissance Novella that Inspired Shakespeare, feat. Michael Curtotti

February 06, 2024 Lawrence Gianangeli Season 3 Episode 40
Ep. 40: Romeo and Juliet: The Italian Renaissance Novella that Inspired Shakespeare, feat. Michael Curtotti
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The Italian Renaissance Podcast
Ep. 40: Romeo and Juliet: The Italian Renaissance Novella that Inspired Shakespeare, feat. Michael Curtotti
Feb 06, 2024 Season 3 Episode 40
Lawrence Gianangeli

Welcome to the Italian Renaissance Podcast Interview Series!

Passionate translator Michael Curtotti joins us on the podcast to discuss the Renaissance novelliere Matteo Bandello and his Romeo and Juliet, which serves as the inspiration to the famous play by William Shakespeare. Curtotti has recently published a new translation of Bandello's novella, a must read for all lovers of Renaissance literature. 

Purchase the book here:
English only: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMPFGPCJ
English-Italian Parallel Language Edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0645844608

For more information on Michael Curtotti: https://beyondforeignness.org 


Get additional content by becoming a Patron: patreon.com/TheItalianRenaissancePodcast 

Support the Show.

Show Notes

Welcome to the Italian Renaissance Podcast Interview Series!

Passionate translator Michael Curtotti joins us on the podcast to discuss the Renaissance novelliere Matteo Bandello and his Romeo and Juliet, which serves as the inspiration to the famous play by William Shakespeare. Curtotti has recently published a new translation of Bandello's novella, a must read for all lovers of Renaissance literature. 

Purchase the book here:
English only: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMPFGPCJ
English-Italian Parallel Language Edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0645844608

For more information on Michael Curtotti: https://beyondforeignness.org 


Get additional content by becoming a Patron: patreon.com/TheItalianRenaissancePodcast 

Support the Show.