Wykes, Walter

The Mandrake

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ISBN 13:
9780557677443
author:
Wykes, Walter
format:
Paperback
publisher:
lulu
language:
English
Publication Year:
2010
Pages:
80
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 0.5 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, General, Belletristik,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£13.77

Description

The Mandrake by Walter Wykes and Niccolo Machiavelli Written during a tumultuous period in Italian history, this 16th-century comedy explores the darker aspects of human nature. A series of comical scenes unfolds, leading to a shocking climax that exposes the flaws of those who compromise their values for personal gain. Machiavelli's work is a biting commentary on immorality and the consequences of prioritizing short-term benefits over long-term integrity. The result is a powerful and thought-provoking treatise that remains relevant today. A fascinating insight into the human condition, The Mandrake offers a diagnosis of cultural disease through the lens of humor and satire.

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