Discourse to Lady Lavinia His Daughter (The Other Voice in Early Modern Europe)
Annibal Guasco · 2003
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When eleven-year-old Lavinia Guasca began her new life as a lady-in-waiting at the court of Turin, she brought with her a parting gift from her father Annibal (1540-1619): a detailed guidebook he wrote to help steer her through the many pitfalls of court life. Lavinia had her father's Discourse published in 1586. The Discourse displays an incredibly far-sighted view of women's education. Annibal thought gifted young girls should develop their talents and apply them to careers outside the home. To complete Lavinia's education, Annibal filled the Discourse with advice on spirituality and morality, health and beauty, and how to behave at court.
Book details
- Year
- 2003
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Editions
- 2
- Pages
- 152
- ISBN
- 9780226310534
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