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… for various forms of sociability, since they were supplemented with meals and discussions with non-academicians. Musical performances were equally on the menu. The festivities contributed to making Arcadia part of the ‘practices of … evening. And this is quite apart from the luncheon […] during which, Silveno performed French verses set to pastoral music. 16 The association of convivial pleasures, such as the meal, and literary activities, such as poetry recitation, …
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