The Worth of Women: Wherein Is Clearly Revealed Their Nobility and Their Superio

Description: The Worth of Women by Moderata Fonte, Virginia Cox Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description A new edition of the Renaissance text in which Fonte creates a conversation among seven Venetian noblewomen. The dialogue explores nearly every aspect of womens experience in both theoretical and practical terms and consider mens curious hostility toward women and possible cures for it. Publisher Description Gender equality and the responsibility of husbands and fathers: issues that loom large today had currency in Renaissance Venice as well, as evidenced by the publication in 1600 of The Worth of Women by Moderata Fonte. Moderata Fonte was the pseudonym of Modesta Pozzo (1555–92), a Venetian woman who was something of an anomaly. Neither cloistered in a convent nor as liberated from prevailing codes of decorum as a courtesan might be, Pozzo was a respectable, married mother who produced literature in genres that were commonly considered "masculine"—the chivalric romance and the literary dialogue. This work takes the form of the latter, with Fonte creating a conversation among seven Venetian noblewomen. The dialogue explores nearly every aspect of womens experience in both theoretical and practical terms. These women, who differ in age and experience, take as their broad theme mens curious hostility toward women and possible cures for it. Through this witty and ambitious work, Fonte seeks to elevate womens status to that of men, arguing that women have the same innate abilities as men and, when similarly educated, prove their equals. Through this dialogue, Fonte provides a picture of the private and public lives of Renaissance women, ruminating on their roles in the home, in society, and in the arts. A fine example of Renaissance vernacular literature, this book is also a testament to the enduring issues that women face, including the attempt to reconcile femininity with ambition. Author Biography Virginia Cox is a lecturer in Italian at the University of Cambridge and a fellow of Christs College. She is the author of The Renaissance Dialogue: Literary Dialogue in Its Social and Political Contexts. Details ISBN 0226256820 ISBN-13 9780226256825 Title The Worth of Women Author Moderata Fonte, Virginia Cox Format Paperback Year 1997 Pages 318 Edition 2nd Publisher The University of Chicago Press GE_Item_ID:161787586; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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