The Prodigious Muse

Women's Writing in Counter-Reformation Italy

Autori

• Virginia Cox

Parametri

Pagine

472pagine

Tempo di lettura

17ore

• Arte / Cultura
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Storia
• Storia del mondo
• Sulla letteratura

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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.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2011

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