A Short History of the Italian Renaissance
- 272pagine
- 10 ore di lettura
Contains new emphasis on women; rhetorical culture and the Italian regions beyond Florence/Venice/Rome.
Virginia Cox Ordine dei libri
Virginia Cox è una stimata studiosa della letteratura italiana del Rinascimento e della storia intellettuale. Il suo lavoro approfondisce la storia della retorica, esplorando come idee e stili letterari abbiano plasmato il pensiero rinascimentale. L'approccio di Cox offre ai lettori una ricca visione di questo periodo cruciale della cultura europea, evidenziando l'influenza duratura delle sue correnti intellettuali.
- 2015
- 2013
Lyric Poetry by Women of the Italian Renaissance
- 455pagine
- 16 ore di lettura
This is an amazing book, a major achievement in the field of women's studies.-Renaissance Quarterly, reviewing Women's Writing in Italy, 1400-1650
- 2011
The book explores the interplay between religious and secular writings by women during the Italian Counter-Reformation, challenging the notion of a uniformly repressive environment for women. By examining these texts alongside male-authored literature, it uncovers a surprisingly affirmative perspective on women's roles and contributions. Cox presents a nuanced view of the era, revealing complexities and contradictions that reshape our understanding of women's experiences and influence during this significant historical period.
- 2008
The Renaissance Dialogue
Literary Dialogue in Its Social and Political Contexts, Castiglione to Galileo
- 252pagine
- 9 ore di lettura
Exploring the dialogue form as a tool for polemic, this study delves into its significance in Renaissance Italy. It examines how writers utilized conversation to engage with contemporary issues, challenge societal norms, and convey complex ideas. The analysis highlights key figures and texts, revealing the interplay between literary style and political discourse during this vibrant period. Through this lens, the book offers insights into the cultural and intellectual landscape of Renaissance Italy.
- 2008
Women's Writing in Italy, 1400-1650
- 496pagine
- 18 ore di lettura
The book offers an in-depth exploration of the vibrant tradition of women's writing in Italy from the fifteenth to early seventeenth centuries, challenging established historical narratives. Virginia Cox presents a fresh hypothesis regarding the emergence and decline of this literary tradition, arguing against the notion that the Counter Reformation ended it. Through a comparative analysis of women's roles in various artistic fields, she situates women's writing within broader cultural contexts, revealing how gender influences and reshapes literary history.