02565cam a22003253u 4500 45891 UtSlPG 20260610134043.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 CT DG Trollope, Thomas Adolphus, 1810-1892 A Decade of Italian Women, vol. 2 (of 2) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-06-05 Tullia d'Aragona, c. 1510-c. 1570 -- Olympia Morata, 1526-1555 -- Isabella Andreini, 1562-1604 -- Bianca Cappello, 1548-1587 -- Olympia Pamfili, 1594-1656 -- Elisabetta Sirani, 1638-1665 -- La Corilla, 1740-1800. Produced by Giovanni Fini, Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Decade of Italian Women, vol. 2" by Thomas Adolphus Trollope is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume focuses on the lives and contributions of significant Italian women from the Renaissance period, showcasing their roles in society and the arts. Expectedly, the book covers figures such as Tullia d'Aragona and Olympia Morata, highlighting their literary and societal achievements amidst the backdrop of a patriarchal society. The opening of the book introduces Tullia d'Aragona, whose influence in the 16th century is examined through her lineage and substantial intellectual engagement with contemporary scholars and poets. Trollope discusses her upbringing as the daughter of a cardinal, her beauty, and her eloquence, which captivated many of the prominent men of her time. The narrative sets a foundation for understanding not only Tullia's personal story but also the broader societal dynamics that allowed women to make their mark during a time of significant cultural transformation in Italy. The text also hints at the ensuing exploration of other notable women and the varying challenges they faced in pursuing their intellectual and artistic ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Women -- Biography Italy -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45891 86730 86730