Publisher's Synopsis
""Olympia Morata: Her Times, Life And Writings"" by Amelia Gillespie Smyth is a comprehensive biography of the life and times of the 16th century Italian scholar and writer, Olympia Morata. The book explores Morata's upbringing in a wealthy family, her education in classical languages and literature, and her eventual marriage to a fellow scholar. The biography also delves into Morata's religious beliefs and her struggles with persecution and exile due to her Protestant faith during the tumultuous political climate of the Reformation. Smyth provides detailed analysis of Morata's writings, including her poetry and letters, which offer insight into her personal and intellectual life. Overall, ""Olympia Morata: Her Times, Life And Writings"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who defied societal expectations and made significant contributions to the fields of literature, scholarship, and religion during a challenging period in history.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.
