Silva, Feliciano de / Roseo, Mambrino - De la historia di don Florisel di Nichea - seltener Ritterroman - Amadís von Gaula - Liebesabenteuer - 1566
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De la historia di don Florisel di Nichea, a rare Italian translation of a medieval knight romance by Feliciano de Silva and Mambrino Roseo, published in 1566 in Venice by Franceschini, Camillo & Franceschini, Francesco, in parchment binding, 1270 pages, original language Italian, edition Andere Auflage, catalogue description notes a summary of Don Rogel of Greece and Agesilaus and a mixed history of chivalric adventures.
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Author/Editor:
Silva, Feliciano de / Roseo, Mambrino (Trans.)
Title:
De la historia di don Florisel di Nichea, doue si ragiona de' gran gesti di don Rogel di Grecia, e del secondo Agesilao. Libro terzo [...]
Collation:
8°(16x11cm), 11 nn. Bll., 1(w), 625 [i.e. 623] Bll., flexible Parchment of the time
Publisher / Place / Year:
Venetia (Venice) / Franceschini, Camillo & Franceschini, Francesco / 1566
Description:
Very rare early Italian translation of the knightly romance (Italian edition 1551) of the 16th century. It is the translation of a portion of the famous Spanish novel cycle Amadís de Gaula. At the center of the plot are Don Rogel of Greece (the son of Florisel) and Agesilaus (also known as the Second Agesilaus or Agesilaus of Colchos). Agesilaus falls irretrievably in love with his own cousin, Diana. To be near her, he disguises himself as a woman and calls himself "Daraida". Rogel of Greece, in turn, also falls in love with this supposed woman ("Daraida"), which leads to extremely complex, comic and dramatic entanglements. In addition to the love intrigues there are the knightly adventures: battles against giants, breaking magical spells, tournaments and epic battles to defend the Christian Empire of Constantinople against heathen armies. The Amadís de Gaula cycle was the absolute bestseller in the 16th century and Europe’s greatest media phenomenon. The books functioned like a lifestyle manual for European nobility. At the court of France or in the Italian republics, people learned from these books how a perfect cavalier should behave, speak, and love. The novels were read so obsessively and their plots so fantastic and absurd (with wizards, flying islands, and dragons) that Miguel de Cervantes parodied them in 1605. In Don Quixote it is precisely this craving for books like Amadís and Feliciano de Silva’s works that drives him mad.
Condition:
Binding somewhat soiled, edges expertly lined, ties renewed, spine plaque renewed in period style. Paper very clean, minutely browned, minimally speckled, title somewhat soiled and marginally frayed. A good copy of the very rare title.
Keywords: chivalric romance, Don Quijote, Spain, Greece, Mediterranean, knights
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Translated by Google TranslateAuthor/Editor:
Silva, Feliciano de / Roseo, Mambrino (Trans.)
Title:
De la historia di don Florisel di Nichea, doue si ragiona de' gran gesti di don Rogel di Grecia, e del secondo Agesilao. Libro terzo [...]
Collation:
8°(16x11cm), 11 nn. Bll., 1(w), 625 [i.e. 623] Bll., flexible Parchment of the time
Publisher / Place / Year:
Venetia (Venice) / Franceschini, Camillo & Franceschini, Francesco / 1566
Description:
Very rare early Italian translation of the knightly romance (Italian edition 1551) of the 16th century. It is the translation of a portion of the famous Spanish novel cycle Amadís de Gaula. At the center of the plot are Don Rogel of Greece (the son of Florisel) and Agesilaus (also known as the Second Agesilaus or Agesilaus of Colchos). Agesilaus falls irretrievably in love with his own cousin, Diana. To be near her, he disguises himself as a woman and calls himself "Daraida". Rogel of Greece, in turn, also falls in love with this supposed woman ("Daraida"), which leads to extremely complex, comic and dramatic entanglements. In addition to the love intrigues there are the knightly adventures: battles against giants, breaking magical spells, tournaments and epic battles to defend the Christian Empire of Constantinople against heathen armies. The Amadís de Gaula cycle was the absolute bestseller in the 16th century and Europe’s greatest media phenomenon. The books functioned like a lifestyle manual for European nobility. At the court of France or in the Italian republics, people learned from these books how a perfect cavalier should behave, speak, and love. The novels were read so obsessively and their plots so fantastic and absurd (with wizards, flying islands, and dragons) that Miguel de Cervantes parodied them in 1605. In Don Quixote it is precisely this craving for books like Amadís and Feliciano de Silva’s works that drives him mad.
Condition:
Binding somewhat soiled, edges expertly lined, ties renewed, spine plaque renewed in period style. Paper very clean, minutely browned, minimally speckled, title somewhat soiled and marginally frayed. A good copy of the very rare title.
Keywords: chivalric romance, Don Quijote, Spain, Greece, Mediterranean, knights
Seller's Story
Antiquarian bookseller & art dealership Bachmann & Rybicki – Your experts in rare books and art -
The renowned specialty shop based in Dresden is a go-to address for bibliophiles, art lovers, and collectors. In a welcoming, homely atmosphere – in Dresden’s Elbflorenz, the Elbe-adjacent center of the beautiful city – visitors are greeted by a carefully curated assortment. Its range extends from historic prints of early printing to graphics, paintings, and bibliophile treasures of the modern era. In addition to buying and selling, the house offers expert appraisals of collections and estates. As a member of the Verband Deutscher Antiquare (VDA) and ILAB, Bachmann & Rybicki stands for the highest expertise, integrity, and the passionate preservation of cultural assets.
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Number of books
1
Subject
Cavalry and chivalry, Humour & caricature, Philosophy, Politics, Young adult fiction
Book title
De la historia di don Florisel di Nichea - seltener Ritterroman - Amadís von Gaula - Liebesabenteuer
Author/ Illustrator
Silva, Feliciano de / Roseo, Mambrino
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1566
Height
16 cm
Edition
Other edition
Width
11 cm
Language
Italian
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Franceschini, Camillo & Franceschini, Francesco / Venedig
Binding/ Material
Vellum
Number of pages
1270
