A Decade of Italian Women, vol. 2 (of 2) by Thomas Adolphus Trollope
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"A Decade of Italian Women, vol. 2" by Thomas Adolphus Trollope is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume focuses on the lives and contributions of significant Italian women from the Renaissance period, showcasing their roles in society and the arts. Expectedly, the book covers figures such as Tullia d'Aragona and Olympia Morata, highlighting their literary and societal achievements amidst the backdrop of a patriarchal society. The opening of
the book introduces Tullia d'Aragona, whose influence in the 16th century is examined through her lineage and substantial intellectual engagement with contemporary scholars and poets. Trollope discusses her upbringing as the daughter of a cardinal, her beauty, and her eloquence, which captivated many of the prominent men of her time. The narrative sets a foundation for understanding not only Tullia's personal story but also the broader societal dynamics that allowed women to make their mark during a time of significant cultural transformation in Italy. The text also hints at the ensuing exploration of other notable women and the varying challenges they faced in pursuing their intellectual and artistic ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Trollope, Thomas Adolphus, 1810-1892 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Decade of Italian Women, vol. 2 (of 2) |
| Contents | Tullia d'Aragona, c. 1510-c. 1570 -- Olympia Morata, 1526-1555 -- Isabella Andreini, 1562-1604 -- Bianca Cappello, 1548-1587 -- Olympia Pamfili, 1594-1656 -- Elisabetta Sirani, 1638-1665 -- La Corilla, 1740-1800. |
| Credits |
Produced by Giovanni Fini, Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Women -- Biography |
| Subject | Italy -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45891 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-45891-5 |
| Release Date | Jun 5, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 714 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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