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Les Femmes Illustres / de Mulieribus Claris

Les Femmes Illustres / de Mulieribus Claris( )
Author: Boccace,
Translator: Boriaud, Jean-Yves
Series title:Classiques de L'humanisme Ser.
ISBN:978-2-251-80128-5
Publication Date:Oct 2013
Publisher:Societe d'edition Les Belles lettres
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:USD $55.00
Book Description:

English summary: Boccaccio wrote his collection of feminine biographies, De mulieribus claris, in 1362. Drawing from both classical and biblical traditions, Boccaccio sought to highlight the excellence and moral lessons available in the lives of famous women. Although traditional notions of feminine weakness are present, readers will also note the evolution of certain ideas inspired by humanist reflections on the virtues of women. Critical edition of the Latin text with French...
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Book Details
Pages:464
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):5.71 x 8.86 Inches
Book Weight:1.38 Pounds



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