Veronica Franco
Italian poet and courtesan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Veronica Franco (1546–1591) was an Italian poet and courtesan in 16th-century Venice. She is known for her notable clientele, feminist advocacy, literary contributions, and philanthropy. Her humanist education and cultural contributions influenced the roles of Courtesans in the late Venetian Renaissance.
Veronica Franco | |
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Born | 1546 Venice, Republic of Venice |
Died | 1591 Venice, Republic of Venice |
Literary movement | Mannerism |
In her notable works, Capitoli in Terze rime and Lettere familiari a diversi ("Familiar Letters to Various People"), Franco uses perceived virtue, reason, and fairness to advise male patricians and other associates. She exercised greater autonomy in her authorship than any other traditional Venetian woman due to her established reputation and influence.