Alessandro Tassoni

Alessandro Tassoni (28 September 1565 – 25 April 1635) was an Italian poet and writer, from Modena, best known as the author of the mock-heroic poem La secchia rapita (The Rape of the Pail, or The stolen bucket).

Alessandro Tassoni
Born28 September 1565 
Modena, Duchy of Modena and Reggio
Died25 April 1635  (aged 69)
Modena, Duchy of Modena and Reggio
NationalityItalian
Other namesAldrovinci Melisone
Alma mater
  • University of Bologna
  • University of Pisa
  • University of Ferrara 
OccupationWriter, poet, literary critic 
WorksLa secchia rapita 
MovementBaroque
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