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One of the dialogues that brought Aretino eternal fame, One of the dialogues that brought Aretino eternal fame Aretino, Pietro. A Discourse in Which Mr. Pietro Aretino Depicts Four of His Friends Discussing the Courts of the World and Those of Heaven. [Venice], 1539. Octavo (155 x 98 mm); 55 leaves. Title page with a woodcut portrait of the author (the last blank page is missing; slight discoloration.) Modern binding by Glingler of Rome in red morocco leather with gilt and embossed borders on the covers, spine with five raised bands, wide gilt lace on the inside, slipcase. Ex libris of Mario Bruschettini. Montinaro, “Aretino’s Reversed Utopia,” in *Biblioteca di via Senato*, IV – 2011: “[Aretino] completely overturns Castiglione’s utopia, condemning the figure of the intellectual-courtier, who has long since ceased to be the enlightened advisor to a prince embodying all virtues, but has become an individual devoted to intrigue, lies, and the constant pursuit of personal gain. The description of the court is harrowing: a place where vice and corruption reign, under the constant threat of violence.” One of the dialogues that brought Aretino eternal fame