This is a new English translation of "The Ragionamenti" by Pietro Aretino, also known as the Dialogues. This edition includes a reproduction of the author's portrait engraved by Mark Antony Raimondi from the picture of Titian. Aretino, a significant figure of the Italian Renaissance, was known for his wit and satirical writings."The Ragionamenti" offers a vibrant glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of 16th-century Italy through a series of dialogues. This volume provides readers with access to Aretino's provocative and insightful commentary, translated for a modern audience.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.