ITAL-UA 162 - Women’s Writing in the Italian Renaissance

Institution:

New York University

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Description:

A study of the remarkable tradition of published writings by women that developed in Italy between the 15th and 17th centuries. Offers an opportunity to look in detail at the works of well-known writers such as Vittoria Colonna, Gaspara Stampa, and Veronica Franco and lesser-known figures such as Moderata Fonte and Maddalena Campiglia. We Department of Italian Studies address the reasons for the emergence of this tradition of writing by women and the dynamics of its relationship with contemporary male literary culture.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.nyu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 998-1212

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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