The Prince’s Body
| Author | : Valeria Finucci |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 284 |
| Release | : 2015-02-10 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780674725454 |
| ISBN-13 | : 067472545X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (45X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Prince’s Body by : Valeria Finucci
Download or read book The Prince’s Body written by Valeria Finucci and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2015-02-10 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.