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There was a rich tradition of women's writing in Italy between the 15th and early-17th centuries. In this study, Cox documents this tradition, explains its character and scope, and offers an hypothesis on the reasons for its emergence and decline, questioning the commonplace that it was the Counter Reformation that brought about its end.Cox, Virginia is the author of 'Women's Writing in Italy, 1400--1650', published 2008 under ISBN 9780801888199 and ISBN 0801888190.
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