| Discourse to Lady Lavinia His Daughter Contributor(s): Guasco, Annibal (Author), Osborn, Peggy (Translator) |
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ISBN: 0226310531 ISBN-13: 9780226310534 Publisher: University of Chicago Press OUR PRICE: $98.01 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2003 Annotation: 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; this English translation is the first version published in any form since that time. 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. In the "Discourse", he details the unique and extremely rigorous educational program to which he had subjected Lavinia almost from the cradle with this end in mind. To complete Lavinia's education, Annibal filled the "Discourse" with advice on spirituality and morality, health and beauty, and how to behave at court--everything a well-bred lady-in-waiting would need to know. This edition also includes an appendix that traces the later events of Lavinia's life through excerpts from her father's letters. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy - History |
| Dewey: 170.835 |
| LCCN: 2002153738 |
| Series: Other Voice in Early Modern Europe |
| Physical Information: 0.62" H x 6.12" W x 9.48" (0.81 lbs) 174 pages |