Book cover for Belfagor (Versified From the Prose of Machiavelli) by Niccolò Machiavelli

Belfagor (Versified From the Prose of Machiavelli)

2023 Released
62 Pages
1-2 Hours
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Legare Street PressISBN 9781022532175

Belfagor is a satirical novella by Niccolò Machiavelli that tells the story of a demon who takes on human form to experience married life. This edition presents Belfagor in verse form, making it accessible and enjoyable for modern readers.

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Niccolò Machiavelli

Niccolò Machiavelli (1469–1527) was an Italian historian, diplomat, and philosopher recognized as the father of modern political theory. An official of the Republic of Florence, he was forced out of office when the Medici family returned to power in 1512. He is best remembered for The Prince, the bold treatise on political strategy published five years after his death.

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