Discourse to Lady Lavinia, his daughter concerning the manner in which she should conduct herself when going to court as lady-in-waiting to the Most Serene Infanta, Lady Caterina, Duchess of Savoy / [electronic resource] :
Annibal Guasco ; edited, translated, and with an introduction by Peggy Osborn.
- University of Chicago Press, c2003.
- 1 online resource (xxix, 145 p.)
- The other voice in early modern Europe .
- Other voice in early modern Europe. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 131-139) and index.
When eleven-year-old Lavinia Guasca began her new life as a lady-in-waiting at the court of Turin, she brought with her a parting gift from her father Annibal (1540-1619): a detailed guidebook he wrote to help steer her through the many pitfalls of court life. Lavinia had her father's Discourse published in 1586; this English translation is the first version published in any form since that time.The Discourse displays an incredibly far-sighted view of women's education. Annibal thought gifted young girls should develop their talents and apply them to careers outside the home.
Conduct of life--Early works to 1900. Women--Conduct of life. Courtesy. Courts and courtiers. Ladies-in-waiting--Italy. PHILOSOPHY--Social. PHILOSOPHY--Ethics & Moral Philosophy. Gedrag. Vorming. Hofdames. Conduct of life. Electronic books.