The Civilisation of the Renaissance in Italy
Chapter 42
MORALITY.
Limits of criticism 431
Italian consciousness of demoralization 432
The modern sense of honour 433
Power of the imagination 435
The passion for gambling and for vengeance 436
Breach of the marriage tie 441
Position of the married woman 442
Spiritualization of love 445
General emancipation from moral restraints 446
Brigandage 448
Paid assassination: poisoning 450
Absolute wickedness 453
Morality and individualism 454