The Honest Courtesan: Veronica Franco, Citizen and Writer in Sixteenth-Century Venice (Women in Culture and Society)
A historical study of Veronica Franco that explores her dual identity as a Venetian courtesan and writer in sixteenth-century society.
About This Book
This volume examines the life and literary contributions of Veronica Franco within the social and cultural landscape of Renaissance Venice.
Drawing on historical records and Franco's own writings, the study situates her as both a public figure and an author navigating the constraints of her era.
The work contributes to ongoing discussions about women’s roles in early modern European society and literature.
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