Teofilo Folengo
1491–1544
· lived 53 years
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Teofilo Folengo was an Italian Benedictine monk and poet, known primarily for his satirical work in macaronic Latin, a mixture of Latin with Italian vernacular elements. His writing is characterized by humor, parody, and biting social criticism, disguised under a jocular language.
n. 1491-11-08, Mântua · m. 1544-12-09, Campese
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Born on November 8, 1491, in Mantua, Teofilo Folengo joined the Benedictine order, where he adopted the pseudonym Merlin Cocai. His most famous work is 'Macaroneae Opus' (or 'Opus Macaronicum'), a collection of poems and stories that satirizes the society of his time, monastic life, and traditional literary genres. Folengo used macaronic Latin to create a comical and irreverent effect, ridiculing pretentiousness and artificiality. In addition to his satirical works, he also wrote religious poems and moral treatises. His influence on Italian literature is notable, especially in the development of satire and the creative use of language. Teofilo Folengo passed away in 1544, leaving a legacy as one of the masters of macaronic literature.
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