Dialogue on Divine and Human Love (1552) - Page 10

...agreeably; therefore, most kind Readers, proceed with a cheerful spirit, for I promise

you that there is more contentment and more utility to be

gained from it than from a thousand other tall tales original: "cantafauole" – a dismissive term for frivolous, nonsensical, or poorly written stories. that emerge

every day; and without doubt the paper that

they soil is worth much more than any substance original: "construtto" – meaning the useful structure or logical sense of the writing.

that could be extracted from them

in a thousand years.

A large historiated woodcut initial letter 'P' set within a square frame. The interior of the letter contains a detailed illustration of a scholar or author wearing a cap and gown, seated at a desk or table in a room featuring classical architectural elements such as an arch and a pillar.