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Publication of The Penitent Magdalene

When: 1617
Where: Mantua
Episodes: 1

Giambattista Andreini's play The Penitent Magdalene was published in Mantua in 1617. This work is listed among his most recognized dramatic contributions, situated between L'Adamo and The Centaur.

Episodes

1617 · MantuaMantua Publication
The Penitent Magdalene was published in Mantua in 1617, marking a key entry in Andreini's dramatic output.

Background and detail

Publication Context. The Penitent Magdalene was published in Mantua in 1617. It is identified as one of the best-known works by Giambattista Andreini, an Italian actor and prominent 17th-century playwright. The publication is chronologically positioned between his 1613 Milan production and his 1622 Paris work.

People involved

Giambattista Andreini · Playwright and actor

Sources

Giambattista Andreini Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-08

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