Lettere di molte valorose donne by Ortensio Landi

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Author Landi, Ortensio, 1512?-1553?
Title Lettere di molte valorose donne
nelle quali chiaramente appare non esser ne di eloquentia ne di dottrina alli huomini inferiori
Credits Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This transcription was produced from images generously made available by Bayerische Staatsbibliothek / Bavarian State Library.)
Summary "Lettere di molte valorose donne" by Ortensio Landi is a collection of historical letters written in the mid-16th century. This work presents correspondence from various wise women, reflecting on themes of virtue, wisdom, and the societal roles of women during this time. It highlights the intellect and capabilities of women, dispelling the notion that they are inferior in eloquence and doctrine compared to men. At the start of this compilation, the author dedicates the letters to a noble protector to help elevate the status of women and combat negative perceptions. The content consists of musings, advice, and reflections from different women, addressing topics ranging from governance and personal conduct to faith and morality. Through these correspondences, Landi emphasizes the importance of wisdom and virtue in women, portraying them as powerful influencers and advocates of moral integrity within their communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Italian
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Women -- Italy -- Early works to 1800
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