Publisher's Synopsis
""Women of the Renaissance: A Study in Feminism"" by R. de Maulde la Claviere is a comprehensive exploration of the role of women during the Renaissance period. The book delves into the lives of notable women in various fields such as literature, art, politics, and science, and sheds light on their contributions to the cultural and intellectual movement of the time. The author examines the challenges faced by women in a male-dominated society, and how they navigated their way through these obstacles to achieve success. The book also explores the evolution of feminist thought during the Renaissance and how it paved the way for future movements. Overall, ""Women of the Renaissance"" is a fascinating and insightful study of an important historical period and the women who helped shape it.1900. A history of early European feminism and resistance to it, with heroic tales of women, in general and in particular, of the Renaissance. Contents: Preamble; Introduction; Book I. Family life (marriage, married woman, children, education of girls, husband and the various ways of slipping his yoke); Book II. Social life (philosophy of life, science of Platonism, mission of beauty, embroidery of life, intellectual resources, conversation); Book III. Influence of women (political influence, moral influence, intellectual influence, religious influence); Conclusion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
