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This is a Literature Review study (also classified as: Observational).

September 10, 2025HumanitiesOpen Access

The Prince’s Two Bodies: The Machiavellian Hero as a Literary Character Between History and Invention

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Analysis reveals the Prince embodies historical, political, and fictional elements, suggesting new insights into literary character formation.

The character of the Prince is defined through the fusion of history, politics, and literary invention, creating a complex figure.
This analysis includes a thorough examination of rhetoric and historiography, reflecting on historical personalities and political functions.
A historical and theoretical approach explores critical readings from figures like Francesco De Sanctis and Antonio Gramsci.
The ambiguous nature of the Prince shows how literary invention can shape our understanding of political theory, highlighting new perspectives.

Carmelo Tramontana (2025) studied this question.

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Analysis reveals the Prince embodies historical, political, and fictional elements, suggesting new insights into literary character formation.