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Title: Lettere di molte valorose donne
nelle quali chiaramente appare non esser ne di eloquentia ne di dottrina alli huomini inferiori

Note: Reading ease score: 40.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.

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.)

Author: Landi, Ortensio, 1512?-1553?

EBook No.: 64393

Published: Jan 26, 2021

Downloads: 64

Language: Italian

Subject: Women -- Italy -- Early works to 1800

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Lettere di molte valorose donne
nelle quali chiaramente appare non esser ne di eloquentia ne di dottrina alli huomini inferiori

Note: Reading ease score: 40.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.

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.)

Author: Landi, Ortensio, 1512?-1553?

EBook No.: 64393

Published: Jan 26, 2021

Downloads: 64

Language: Italian

Subject: Women -- Italy -- Early works to 1800

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.