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Facetiae

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Facéties are a literary genre that originated in Europe during the Renaissance, characterized by short, humorous stories, jokes, and witty sayings, often with a crude or obscene tone. The first printed book of jokes, Poggio Bracciolini's "Facetiae", was published in 1470 and has been widely reprinted. However, earlier manuscripts of this type existed, such as Albert of Strasbourg's "Libellus de facetiis Rudolfi regis", which contained anecdotes about Rudolf I of Germany. The genre grew in popularity, and many authors continued to print collections of facetiae in Latin and other European languages. In this case, the philosophical interpretation of facetiae in relation to Baudrillard's theory of the simulacrum is a rich and complex topic. Facetiae, as a literary genre, can be considered an example of a "second-order simulacrum" according to Baudrillard's terminology. That is, they are not just copies of reality, but copies of copies, representations of representations. Facetiae, in fact, do not claim to represent reality as it is, but rather a distorted, exaggerated or ironic version of it. They create an effect of truth by telling stories that are supposed to be true, but are in reality literary constructions intended to entertain or criticize. This can be seen as an illustration of Baudrillard's theory that postmodern society is characterized by the predominance of simulacra, copies without originals, which mask the absence of reality. Facetiae, as a literary genre, can be considered an example of this tendency to create virtual realities that replace reality itself. Furthermore, facetiae can be seen as a way to subvert social and cultural norms by creating simulacra of reality that challenge established values and beliefs. This can be seen as an illustration of Baudrillard's theory that simulacra can be used to destabilize power structures and social norms. Finally, it is possible to consider that facetiae represent an example of "hyper-reality" in Baudrillard's terminology. That is, they create a reality effect that is more real than reality itself, telling stories that are truer than the truth. 2578 x 2140 px / 4k mp4 / 1 min / 36,5 Mo / 6 frames 38/50 collection #simulacra a subrealist reread based on the masterpiece by : Nicolas-Guy Brenet - Aethra Showing her Son Theseus the Place Where his Father had Hidden his Arms Original works On view at : Los Angeles County Museum of Art