Discourse to Lady Lavinia His Daughter

Name: Discourse to Lady Lavinia His Daughter
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ISBN: 9780226310558

ISBN-10: 0226310558

ISBN-13: 9780226310558

Edition: 2003

Authors: Annibal Guasco, Peggy Osborn, Peggy Osborn

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Throwing a brilliant illumination on the lives of aristocratic women in Renaissance Italy, Peggy Osborn has translated the guidebook on conduct written by Annibal Guasco for his young daughter. It includes his far-sighted views on the education of women & a wealth of advice on the conduct expected of a lady.

Book details

List price: $32.00
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Publication date: 6/15/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 174
Size: 0.61" wide x 0.90" long x 0.04" tall
Weight: 0.616
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Introduction to the Series


The "Discourse": Context and Historical Background


Volume Editor's Bibliography


Lavinia's Foreword: In Obedience to My Most Illustrious Father



Discourse of Signor Annibal Guasco to Lady Lavinia His Daughter


Appendix: Guasco's Correspondence as a Reflection of His Family Life


Series Editors Bibliography


Index