Publisher's Synopsis
Anna Van Schurman: Artist, Scholar, Saint (1909) is a biography written by Una Birch about the life and achievements of Anna Van Schurman. Anna Van Schurman was a 17th-century Dutch artist, scholar, and religious figure who challenged the traditional gender roles of her time. She was a prolific writer, painter, and linguist, and was known for her exceptional intellect and artistic talent. Birch's book explores Van Schurman's life, including her upbringing, education, and achievements, as well as her religious beliefs and contributions to the Protestant Reformation. The book also examines Van Schurman's legacy and impact on women's rights and education. Through this biography, Birch provides a detailed and insightful account of an extraordinary woman who defied societal norms and made significant contributions to art, scholarship, and religion.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
