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Romola · Character

Aldo Manuzio

The famous Venetian printer, mentioned in scholarly contexts.

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First appearance: vii a learned squabble

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BDBernardo del N…DSDolfo SpiniFDFra Domenico o…LTLorenzo Tornab…RDRomola de' BardiAMAldo Manuzio

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  • Main characters and associates
  • Political opponents of Savonarola

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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Romola’s repeated reading of the printed Trial marks the emotional and psychological peak because it forces he…

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