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The Prince’s Body

- Vincenzo Gonzaga and Renaissance Medicine

About The Prince’s Body

Using four notorious moments in the life of Duke Vincenzo Gonzaga of Mantua, Valeria Finucci explores changing early modern concepts of sexuality, reproduction, beauty, and aging. She deftly marries salacious tales with historical analysis to tell a broader story of Italian Renaissance cultural adjustments and obsessions.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780674725454
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 288
  • Published:
  • February 9, 2015
  • Dimensions:
  • 244x167x25 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 606 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 19, 2024

Description of The Prince’s Body

Using four notorious moments in the life of Duke Vincenzo Gonzaga of Mantua, Valeria Finucci explores changing early modern concepts of sexuality, reproduction, beauty, and aging. She deftly marries salacious tales with historical analysis to tell a broader story of Italian Renaissance cultural adjustments and obsessions.

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