Machiavelli's The Mandrake

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:play
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Machiavelli
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:opera
gptkb:film
translated into multiple languages.
gptkbp:author gptkb:Niccolò_Machiavelli
gptkbp:critical_reception studied in literature courses.
well-received in its time.
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced literature
influenced modern political thought
influenced theatre
gptkbp:cultural_significance examines human nature.
questions morality.
reflects Renaissance values.
gptkbp:first_performance 1518
gptkbp:genre gptkb:musical
gptkbp:historical_context reflects societal norms of the time.
addresses issues of power and control.
written during the Italian Renaissance.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Machiavelli's The Mandrake
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Italian_Renaissance_theatre
gptkbp:influenced subsequent playwrights.
modern comedies.
gptkbp:inspired_by Roman comedies.
gptkbp:language gptkb:Italian
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Lucrezia
Callimaco
Nicia
gptkbp:notable_performance performed at major festivals.
adapted for television.
performed by renowned theatre companies.
gptkbp:notable_quote “ The end justifies the means.”
gptkbp:official_language gptkb:Italian
gptkbp:performance performed in various theatres.
gptkbp:plot Explores themes of love and deception.
A man uses trickery to win the love of a woman.
Involves a potion.
culminates in a twist ending.
features comedic misunderstandings.
involves a clever ruse.
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:Florence
1520
gptkbp:role Callimaco is a schemer.
Lucrezia is the object of desire.
Lucrezia represents the object of desire.
Nicia is the husband.
Nicia represents the foolish husband.
The character of Callimaco represents cunning.
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Florence
gptkbp:style satirical.
farce.
gptkbp:theme gptkb:military_operation
love
manipulation