biography
pronunciation:
[areteenoh]
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| male
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| lived:
| (1492–1557)
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| biography:
| Poet, born in Arezzo, NC Italy. In Rome (1517–27) he distinguished himself by his wit, impudence, and talents, and secured the favour of Pope Leo X, which he subsequently lost by writing his 16 salacious Sonetti lussuriosi (1524, Lewd Sonnets). A few years later he settled in Venice, there also acquiring powerful friends. His poetical works include five witty comedies and a tragedy. |
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