The life of Flaminio mirrors the first half of the sixteenth century in Italy. He was a member of the courts of Leo X and the Duke of Urbino. As the finest lyric poet of he age, he was patronized by the church. He joined Valdes's circle in Naples and was coauthor of the most popular and most controversial religious works of the century.Originally published in 1965.A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.