Riccardo Quaglia was born in 1971. He graduated in Milan University with prof. Giuseppe Zanetto (1996) and received his Ph.D. in Latin and Greek Philology in Genua (2002, with prof. Franco Montanari). His interest is focused on Old Comedy Fragments. He has published papers mainly on Cratinus, Pherecrates and the reception of Homer in Comedies of the 5th century. He is also interested in Italian history, especially if connected with the area he lives in (Piedmont) and published several papers about Biella and a few studies on the Turin Shroud.
A possible reconstruction of the general plot for Cratinus'play, based on extant fragments and ot... more A possible reconstruction of the general plot for Cratinus'play, based on extant fragments and other comedies with the same subject.
Aristophanes wasn't as popular as the tragic poets in italian literature tradition. Here is a sur... more Aristophanes wasn't as popular as the tragic poets in italian literature tradition. Here is a survey about some italian translations from 1500 to 1800.
Studi e ricerche sul Biellese (Bollettino DocBi) , 2017
Poems in both Italian and Latin are a typical feature of devotional books about Oropa Sanctuary d... more Poems in both Italian and Latin are a typical feature of devotional books about Oropa Sanctuary during the 17th century: here is a survey on some of them.
History of the communist terroristic group known as "Red Brigades" around Biella before and after... more History of the communist terroristic group known as "Red Brigades" around Biella before and after Aldo Moro's assasination
«Annali della Facoltà di Lettere e Filosofia» dell’Università degli Studi di Bari», 2003
Ancient Greek Comedy poet Pherecates was an innovator in both miythological tradition and plots. ... more Ancient Greek Comedy poet Pherecates was an innovator in both miythological tradition and plots. The play called "Ant-men"gives some interesting examples.
Aristophanes wasn't as popular as the tragic poets in italian literature tradition. Here's a surv... more Aristophanes wasn't as popular as the tragic poets in italian literature tradition. Here's a survey aboaut some italian transaltions from 1500 to 1800.
«Acme. Annali della Facoltà di Lettere e Filosofia dell’Università degli Studi di Milano», 1998
A survey on Cratinus' extant fragments trying to identify to which section of the stucture of Old... more A survey on Cratinus' extant fragments trying to identify to which section of the stucture of Old Comedy as we know it some of them could be assigned.
In 1838 John Murray III published his "Hand-book for Travellers in Switzerland, and the
Alps of S... more In 1838 John Murray III published his "Hand-book for Travellers in Switzerland, and the Alps of Savoy and Piedmont, including the Protestant Valleys of the Waldenses". the book proved to be a huge success, earning many further editions. In the book Murray described Biella and Oropa Sanctuary probably following an earlier description by british writer and painter William Brockedon.
An old fashion, low budget horror movie was shot in the mountains near Biella, although it was ne... more An old fashion, low budget horror movie was shot in the mountains near Biella, although it was never completed.
Italian studies on Greek Papyri began thanks to scholar Girolamo Vitelli. Later on, Vitelli's dau... more Italian studies on Greek Papyri began thanks to scholar Girolamo Vitelli. Later on, Vitelli's daughter married paleography expert Luigi Schiaparelli. In Schiaparelli's family mansion near Biella, Vitelli spent many summers dealing with his main interest.
Starting with the end of 15th century, scholars from Piedmont tried to investigate the origins of... more Starting with the end of 15th century, scholars from Piedmont tried to investigate the origins of the city of Biella, mainly looking for some link with ancient Roman civilization: this paper offers a survey of their hypotheses (and lies).
A possible reconstruction of the general plot for Cratinus'play, based on extant fragments and ot... more A possible reconstruction of the general plot for Cratinus'play, based on extant fragments and other comedies with the same subject.
A possible reconstruction of the general plot for Cratinus'play, based on extant fragments and ot... more A possible reconstruction of the general plot for Cratinus'play, based on extant fragments and other comedies with the same subject.
Aristophanes wasn't as popular as the tragic poets in italian literature tradition. Here is a sur... more Aristophanes wasn't as popular as the tragic poets in italian literature tradition. Here is a survey about some italian translations from 1500 to 1800.
Studi e ricerche sul Biellese (Bollettino DocBi) , 2017
Poems in both Italian and Latin are a typical feature of devotional books about Oropa Sanctuary d... more Poems in both Italian and Latin are a typical feature of devotional books about Oropa Sanctuary during the 17th century: here is a survey on some of them.
History of the communist terroristic group known as "Red Brigades" around Biella before and after... more History of the communist terroristic group known as "Red Brigades" around Biella before and after Aldo Moro's assasination
«Annali della Facoltà di Lettere e Filosofia» dell’Università degli Studi di Bari», 2003
Ancient Greek Comedy poet Pherecates was an innovator in both miythological tradition and plots. ... more Ancient Greek Comedy poet Pherecates was an innovator in both miythological tradition and plots. The play called "Ant-men"gives some interesting examples.
Aristophanes wasn't as popular as the tragic poets in italian literature tradition. Here's a surv... more Aristophanes wasn't as popular as the tragic poets in italian literature tradition. Here's a survey aboaut some italian transaltions from 1500 to 1800.
«Acme. Annali della Facoltà di Lettere e Filosofia dell’Università degli Studi di Milano», 1998
A survey on Cratinus' extant fragments trying to identify to which section of the stucture of Old... more A survey on Cratinus' extant fragments trying to identify to which section of the stucture of Old Comedy as we know it some of them could be assigned.
In 1838 John Murray III published his "Hand-book for Travellers in Switzerland, and the
Alps of S... more In 1838 John Murray III published his "Hand-book for Travellers in Switzerland, and the Alps of Savoy and Piedmont, including the Protestant Valleys of the Waldenses". the book proved to be a huge success, earning many further editions. In the book Murray described Biella and Oropa Sanctuary probably following an earlier description by british writer and painter William Brockedon.
An old fashion, low budget horror movie was shot in the mountains near Biella, although it was ne... more An old fashion, low budget horror movie was shot in the mountains near Biella, although it was never completed.
Italian studies on Greek Papyri began thanks to scholar Girolamo Vitelli. Later on, Vitelli's dau... more Italian studies on Greek Papyri began thanks to scholar Girolamo Vitelli. Later on, Vitelli's daughter married paleography expert Luigi Schiaparelli. In Schiaparelli's family mansion near Biella, Vitelli spent many summers dealing with his main interest.
Starting with the end of 15th century, scholars from Piedmont tried to investigate the origins of... more Starting with the end of 15th century, scholars from Piedmont tried to investigate the origins of the city of Biella, mainly looking for some link with ancient Roman civilization: this paper offers a survey of their hypotheses (and lies).
A possible reconstruction of the general plot for Cratinus'play, based on extant fragments and ot... more A possible reconstruction of the general plot for Cratinus'play, based on extant fragments and other comedies with the same subject.
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Alps of Savoy and Piedmont, including the Protestant Valleys of the Waldenses". the book proved to be a huge success, earning many further editions. In the book Murray described Biella and Oropa Sanctuary probably following an earlier description by british writer and painter William Brockedon.
Alps of Savoy and Piedmont, including the Protestant Valleys of the Waldenses". the book proved to be a huge success, earning many further editions. In the book Murray described Biella and Oropa Sanctuary probably following an earlier description by british writer and painter William Brockedon.