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Fills a gap in the still burgeoning literature on all aspects of women's lives in this period; A broad range of material is used, most of which has never been translated before; The three sections of the book provide a comprehensive account of all aspects of Renaissance women's lives as well as contemporary views on the nature of women.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Part 1 : Ideals
Woman's nature and characteristics
The discourse of beauty and love
The Virgin Mary
Female Saints
Famous and exemplary women

Part 2 : Lifecycles
Girls
Betrothals and Weddings
Marriage and married life
Conception, childbirth and the upbringing of children
Widows

Part 3 : Roles
Nuns and women in religion
The court lady
Women and work for gain
Prostitutes and courtesans
Writers, artists, musicians and performers
Illustrations
Bibliography
Index

Women in Italy 13501650 Ideals and Realities A

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      Publisher: Manchester University Press
      Publication Date: 2/19/2006 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780719072093, 978-0719072093
      ISBN10: 0719072093

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Fills a gap in the still burgeoning literature on all aspects of women's lives in this period; A broad range of material is used, most of which has never been translated before; The three sections of the book provide a comprehensive account of all aspects of Renaissance women's lives as well as contemporary views on the nature of women.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction
      Part 1 : Ideals
      Woman's nature and characteristics
      The discourse of beauty and love
      The Virgin Mary
      Female Saints
      Famous and exemplary women

      Part 2 : Lifecycles
      Girls
      Betrothals and Weddings
      Marriage and married life
      Conception, childbirth and the upbringing of children
      Widows

      Part 3 : Roles
      Nuns and women in religion
      The court lady
      Women and work for gain
      Prostitutes and courtesans
      Writers, artists, musicians and performers
      Illustrations
      Bibliography
      Index

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