Ere now a simple tiller of the soil Hath spoken words of wi… - Francesco Berni

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Ere now a simple tiller of the soil
Hath spoken words of wisdom to mankind;
A cloak all tattered and besmirched with toil
Hath ofttimes clothed a man of prudent mind.

Francesco Berni

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About Francesco Berni

Francesco Berni (ca. 1497 – May 26, 1536) was an Italian poet credited for beginning what is now known as "Bernesque poetry", a serio-comedic type of poetry with elements of satire.

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Alternative Names: Francesco Bernia • Franciscus Bernius • Francesco Berna • Francesco Bino

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Che 'l perder l'acquistato e maggior doglia
Che mai non acquistar quel che l'uom voglia.

Like to a leafless tree,
Dry river bed, or house in pathless waste,
Is gentle blood that hath no courtesy.

Per saper se 'l demonio e come pare,
S'egli e si brutto com' egli e dipinto.

Ere now a simple tiller of the soil Hath spoken words of wisdom to mankind; A cloak all tattered and besmirched with toil Hath ofttimes clothed a man… - Francesco Berni

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