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Although a beautiful shock of golden hair swings across her forehead
And love finds nourishment in her eyes
The chaste Susannah never strays from the right path
And harbors not one thought without…
Contributor:
Devorà Ascarelli
Places:
Rome, Papal States
(Rome, Italy)
Date:
16th Century
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We should praise God eternally and proclaim His wonders, for He is revered and venerated by pious souls. He is powerful both on earth and in Heaven. His praise is unfathomable, no one can laud Him…
Contributor:
Elye Bokher
Places:
Padua, Republic of Venice
(Padua, Italy)
Date:
1507
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Now I would also like to sing a bit,
With my poor voice,
Of things that have happened recently,
Which everyone ought to know:
Of the plague and pestilence,
That have happened here this time
In the…
Contributor:
Elye Bokher
Places:
Venice, Republic of Venice
(Venice, Italy)
Date:
1514
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Why is my back loaded with fine flour, while in my mouth there is no bread at all, but only straw? I drink well-water, though I carry wine. And the stick goes on fracturing my skull!
I live in rubble…
Contributor:
Samuel Archevolti
Places:
Padua, Republic of Venice
(Padua, Italy)
Date:
End of the 16th Century
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With devout accents, the beautiful Hebrew woman
Implored the exalted choirs for their grace,
Indeed, midst heavenly stars, in sacred fires,
She holds supreme minds happily in her grip:
Upon the sound…
Contributor:
Sarra Copia Sullam
Places:
Venice, Republic of Venice
(Venice, Italy)
Date:
1623