Explore the latest books of this year!
Bookbot

Modesta Pozzo

    January 1, 1555 – January 1, 1592

    Moderata Fonte, whose real name was Modesta Pozzo, was a Venetian writer whose work primarily explored the societal position of women. Her most significant contribution, a dialogue published posthumously, critically examined the worth of women in her era. Beyond this influential work, she also penned romances and religious poetry, showcasing a diverse literary output that offered a unique perspective on the Renaissance world.

    Das Verdienst der Frauen
    The Merits of Women
    • 2018

      The Merits of Women

      • 130 pages
      • 5 hours of reading
      4.2(36)Add rating

      Lost feminist classic from one of Renaissance Italy's most accomplished female writers

      The Merits of Women