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In the spring of 1757, the Augustinian friar Leopoldo di San Pasquale was tried in Naples by the hierarchies of his own religious order on charges of financial fraud, heresy, and sexual immorality. He responded by accusing the heads of the convent of subjecting him to a series of inhuman cruelties, claiming to have been "buried alive". While waiting for a final judgment (it was pronounced seven years later, in 1764), the trial of Leopoldo di San Pasquale became a cultural phenomenon unlike any witnessed before in Naples. Cumulatively, reactions to the trial, both during and after it, broke the boundaries separating chronicle and literary fiction, engaged people’s faculties of reason and emotion, and ultimately transformed Leopoldo into a public spectacle—or what we might call today a “celebrity.” Focusing on the scandalous affair of the "buried alive", this book shows how the governing authorities in Naples managed the development of news and stories around current events through their systems of courts and bureaucracies. It also aims to demonstrate how, just as importantly, consumers played an increasing in the spread of information, as means to political empowerment. The sources analyzed call for a microhistorical analysis, as well as for an interdisciplinary discussion with media studies at its conceptual core. A Criminal Hero will appeal to students and scholars alike interested in microhistory, cultural history, media history, history of literature, social and political history, with a focus on the eighteenth century.

With this non-fiction work Pasquale, a survivor of two divorces, wishes to expose the contrast existing between the ancient values of the past that we keep applying to our lives and the changes that have hijacked and shaped our present. In today's life, how can we maintain a healthy and long-lasting relationship? How can we cope with the emotional turmoil if a relationship ends? Marriage and the children of divorce; do we have to break a few old walls to still get to the end of the line together? Are these human romantic dreams gone forever?

A group of 12 friends reunite to reminisce about their past. Little do they know about the new adventures that await them.

With this non-fiction work Pasquale, a survivor of two divorces, wishes to expose the contrast existing between the ancient values of the past that we keep applying to our lives and the changes that have hijacked and shaped our present. In today's life, how can we maintain a healthy and long-lasting relationship? How can we cope with the emotional turmoil if a relationship ends? Marriage and the children of divorce; do we have to break a few old walls to still get to the end of the line together? Are these human romantic dreams gone forever?

Puerto Rico is a beautiful island with a rich culture and history. However, it is also an island that has faced many challenges, both internally and externally. This book explores some of the most important aspects of Puerto Rican culture and history, including the evolution of Puerto Rican music, the Puerto Rican diaspora, Puerto Rican identity and culture, Puerto Rican history, Puerto Rican arts and literature, Puerto Rican politics, Puerto Rican economics, Puerto Rican education, Puerto Rican health, and the Puerto Rican future. This book is a comprehensive guide to Puerto Rican culture and history. It is written in a clear and concise style, and it is packed with information. The book is divided into ten chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Puerto Rican culture and history. The book begins by exploring the evolution of Puerto Rican music. Music is an essential part of Puerto Rican culture, and it has played a major role in the island's history. The book traces the origins of Puerto Rican music back to the Taino Indians, and it follows its development through the Spanish colonial period and the American occupation. The book also explores the impact of Puerto Rican music on the global stage. The book then turns its attention to the Puerto Rican diaspora. Millions of Puerto Ricans have left the island in search of a better life, and they have established communities all over the world. The book explores the reasons for the Puerto Rican diaspora, and it examines the impact that it has had on Puerto Rican culture and identity. The book then explores Puerto Rican identity and culture. What does it mean to be Puerto Rican? What are the values that Puerto Ricans share? How has Puerto Rican culture been shaped by the island's history and geography? The book then turns its attention to Puerto Rican history. Puerto Rico has a long and complex history, and it has been shaped by many different forces. The book explores the Pre-Columbian era, the Spanish colonial period, the American occupation, and the Commonwealth era. The book then explores Puerto Rican arts and literature. Puerto Rico has a rich tradition of arts and literature, and its artists and writers have made significant contributions to the world. The book explores the Puerto Rican theater, the Puerto Rican cinema, the Puerto Rican literature, the Puerto Rican visual arts, and the Puerto Rican music. The book then explores Puerto Rican politics. Puerto Rico is a self-governing territory of the United States, and it has a complex political system. The book explores the history of Puerto Rican politics, and it examines the different political parties and ideologies that are active on the island. The book then explores Puerto Rican economics. Puerto Rico has a developing economy, and it faces a number of economic challenges. The book explores the history of the Puerto Rican economy, and it examines the current economic situation on the island. The book then explores Puerto Rican education. Puerto Rico has a high literacy rate, and it has made significant progress in education in recent years. The book explores the history of the Puerto Rican education system, and it examines the current educational challenges that the island faces. The book then explores Puerto Rican health. Puerto Rico has a long life expectancy, but it also faces a number of health challenges. The book explores the history of the Puerto Rican health system, and it examines the current health challenges that the island faces. Finally, the book explores the Puerto Rican future. Puerto Rico is a crossroads, and it faces a number of challenges and opportunities. The book explores the possible futures for Puerto Rico, and it considers the choices that the island must make in order to achieve its full potential. If you like this book, write a review!