Rome was founded, legend says, on the twenty-first of April of the year 753 BCE. I think we can all agree that’s a very specific date for a legend. The city began with a tale of nutritionally improbable cross-species suckling, and then fratricide; a tale of abandonment and divinely-ordained destiny which is as old as the (seven) hills.
Thanks Agnes. I grew up with the music of Lando (amongst others) and I love this quirky little number. I certainly didn’t understand the “historical” references as a child, but always loved the Roman dialect.
Loved this! It’s been playing in my head all day. I sent it to my mother, who also loved it and promptly sent me other stornellatori romani.
I learn so much with your translations, and the footnotes are the best - esp #4! 😆🙌
Wonderful as always, makes the day so much brighter.
"Hyperbolically bathetic" What a wonderful description! Your writing is a delight.
Thanks Agnes. I grew up with the music of Lando (amongst others) and I love this quirky little number. I certainly didn’t understand the “historical” references as a child, but always loved the Roman dialect.