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Discourse to Lady Lavinia His Daughter (The Other Voice in Early Modern Europe)
Annibal Guasco
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Description for Discourse to Lady Lavinia His Daughter (The Other Voice in Early Modern Europe)
Paperback. This English translation of the "Discourse" is the first version published in any form since 1586. It displays an incredibly far-sighted view of women's education, with advice on spirituality, morality, health and beauty required by a well-bred lady-in-waiting. Series: The Other Voice in Early Modern Europe. Num Pages: 152 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 151 x 11. Weight in Grams: 244.
When 11-year-old Lavinia Guasca began her new life as a lady-in-waiting at the court of Turin, she brought with her a parting gift from her father Annibal (1540-1619): a detailed guidebook he wrote to help steer her through the many pitfalls of court life. Lavinia had her father's "Discourse" published in 1586; this English translation is the first version published in any form since that time. The "Discourse" displays an incredibly far-sighted view of women's education. Annibal thought gifted young girls should develop their talents and apply them to careers outside the home. In the "Discourse", he details the unique ... Read more
When 11-year-old Lavinia Guasca began her new life as a lady-in-waiting at the court of Turin, she brought with her a parting gift from her father Annibal (1540-1619): a detailed guidebook he wrote to help steer her through the many pitfalls of court life. Lavinia had her father's "Discourse" published in 1586; this English translation is the first version published in any form since that time. The "Discourse" displays an incredibly far-sighted view of women's education. Annibal thought gifted young girls should develop their talents and apply them to careers outside the home. In the "Discourse", he details the unique ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Condition
New
Series
The Other Voice in Early Modern Europe
Number of Pages
174
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780226310558
SKU
V9780226310558
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