– "Come out of the grave
scattered ashes and bones.
– " Arise spirits, once again,
Take up your bodies at this time.
Come and speak the truth,
What do you think was better
To serve the empty world
Or the King of heaven?
So that everyone may know,
Let them open their eyes and understand,
That this life is only wind
That passes in a moment;
Today it arises,
Tomorrow it dies,
Today it appears,
Tomorrow it vanishes."
Emilio de’ Cavaleri
RAPPRESENTATIONE DI ANIMA, ET DI CORPO
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ATTO PRIMO – Tempo solo