Olympia Morata: Her Times, Life And Writings

By Amelia Gillespie Smyth

Book Overview

Olympia Morata: Her Times, Life And Writings is a biographical account of the life of Olympia Morata, a 16th-century Italian scholar and writer. The book is written by Amelia Gillespie Smyth and provides a comprehensive overview of Morata's life, including her childhood, education, and marriage. It also explores her intellectual achievements, including her fluency in Latin and Greek, her expertise in theology, and her contributions to the field of humanism. The book delves into the political and religious context of Morata's time, highlighting the challenges she faced as a woman pursuing an education and expressing her ideas in a male-dominated society. Smyth draws on a variety of sources, including Morata's own writings, to provide a vivid and engaging portrait of this remarkable woman. Overall, Olympia Morata: Her Times, Life And Writings is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of women's education, Renaissance humanism, and the experiences of women in early modern Europe.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430488468
• ISBN13: 9781430488460
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"