Betty Travitsky

The book is an anthology of women's diary entries, notes and letters from the Renaissance. The selection is first divided into themes, like 'Religious Compositions', 'Familial and Personal Writings', 'Secular Writings', 'Exceptional Figures' and is subdivided into more details. The writings include such famous figures as Elizabeth I, Catherine Parr, Anne Boleyn, Catherine of Aragon, Mary Stuart, and contemporary noblewomen.

Most useful when researching a specific quote, paragraph or sentence on a specific subject in English, this book will give you an insight into the Renaissance thought. It is a great bibliographical reference.… (plus d'informations)