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Although part of a collection, theyre made to be read in no particular order, as they work individually as standalone novels. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the honest courtesan. Margaret rosenthal professor of italian, comparative literature and english contact information email. She is a distinguished companion of the new zealand order of merit.
Marshall herskovitz directed this look at life in 16thcentury venice, based on margaret rosenthal s 1994 book the honest courtesan. Lessons on healing a broken family by jensen, margaret t. Veronica franco, citizen and writer in sixteenthcentury venice women in culture and society 2nd ed. Maurice, louise, random baby, margaret, mary kay, linda lou, maurice jr.
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Veronica franco, citizen and writer in sixteenthcentury venice recensione dellutente not available book verdict. Combining biography, history, and cultural criticism, this sophisticated book presents an eloquent and moving account of one womans life as an act of selfcreation. Catherine mccormack portrayed veronica franco in the 1998 movie dangerous beauty released as a destiny of her own in some countries, based on rosenthal s book. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. In 1998 a film based on the book was titled dangerous beauty. Positioned outside of the venetian court, veronica franco catherine mccormack hopes to rise above her station, but her interest in noblemans son marco venier rufus sewell is blocked since his parents forbid their marriage.
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