| Sumario: | This book presents a critical edition and translation of Vespasiano da Bisticci's 'Libro delle lodi e comendatione delle donne', a Renaissance work focused on the praise and commendation of women. Edited by Francisco José Rodríguez-Mesa, the volume explores the humanism and philogyny characteristic of Bisticci's writings, offering insights into his role as a prominent book producer in the Quattrocento Florentine cultural milieu. It includes a detailed analysis of Bisticci's approach to biographical collections, highlighting his selective portrayal of biblical and historical women. The book aims to contribute to the scholarly discourse on gender in historical texts and is intended for academics and students of Italian literature, gender studies, and Renaissance humanism.
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