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Between Friends : Discourses Of Power And Desire In The Machiavelli Vettori Letters Of 1513 1515
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Between Friends Offers The First Extended Close Reading Of The Most Famous Epistolary Dialogue Of The Renaissance, The Letters Exchanged From 1513 To 1515 By Niccol Machiavelli And Francesco Vettori. John Najemy Reveals The Literary Richness And Theoretical Tensions Of The Correspondence, The Crucial Importance Of The Dialogue With Vettori In Machiavelli'S Emergence As A Writer And Political Theorist, And The Close But Complex Relationship Between The Letters And Machiavelli'S Major Works On Politics. Unlike Previous And Mostly Fragmentary Treatments Of The Correspondence, This Book Reads The Letters As A Continuously Developing, Collaborative Text In Which Problems Of Language And Interpretation Gradually Emerge As The Critical Issues.Najemy Argues That Vettori'S Skeptical Reaction To Machiavelli'S First Letters On Politics Provoked Machiavelli Into A Defense Of Language'S Power To Represent The World, A Notion That Soon Became The Underlying Assumption Of The Prince. Later, And Largely Through An Apparently Whimsical Exchange Of Letters On Love And The Foibles Of Eros, Vettori Led Machiavelli To Confront The Power Of Desire In Language, Which Opened The Way For A Different, Essentially Poetic, Approach To Writing About Politics That Surfaces For The First Time In The Pages Of The Discourses On Livy.
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- Q: What is the title of the book? A: The title of the book is 'Between Friends: Discourses of Power and Desire in the Machiavelli - Vettori Letters of 1513 - 1515'.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is John M. Najemy.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book has a hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains three hundred eighty pages.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures six point five inches in length, one point two six inches in width, and nine point seven six inches in height.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book falls under the genre of historical and political literature.
- Q: How should I read this book? A: You can read this book as a detailed study of Renaissance political discourse, focusing on the letters between Machiavelli and Vettori.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in political theory? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners interested in political theory and Renaissance literature.
- Q: What themes does this book explore? A: This book explores themes of power, desire, and language within the context of Renaissance political thought.
- Q: How do I care for this hardcover book? A: To care for this hardcover book, keep it in a dry place and avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
- Q: Can I store this book with my other books? A: Yes, you can store this book with your other books, preferably on a shelf to maintain its condition.
- Q: Is there a warranty or return policy for this book? A: Typically, books do not come with a warranty, but you should check the retailer's return policy for specific details.
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- Q: Are there any notable comparisons between this book and other works of Machiavelli? A: Yes, this book provides insights that complement Machiavelli's major works, particularly 'The Prince' and 'Discourses on Livy'.
- Q: Is this book recommended for a specific audience? A: This book is recommended for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of Renaissance literature and political theory.