Discourse to Lady Lavinia, his daughter : concerning the manner in which she should conduct herself when going to court as lady-in-waiting to the Most Serene Infanta, Lady Caterina, Duchess of Savoy / Annibal Guasco ; edited, translated, and with an introduction by Peggy Osborn
Acknowledgments; Introduction to the Series; The "Discourse": Context and Historical Background; Volume Editor's Bibliography; Lavinia's Foreword: In Obedience to My Most Illustrious Father, Annibal Guasco; Guasco's Sonnet to Lavinia; Discourse of Signor Annibal Guasco to Lady Lavinia His Daughter; Appendix: Guasco's Correspondence as a Reflection of His Family Life; Series Editors' Bibliography; Index
Summary
When eleven-year-old Lavinia Guasca began her new life as a lady-in-waiting at the court of Turin, she brought with her a parting gift from her father Annibal (1540-1619): a detailed guidebook he wrote to help steer her through the many pitfalls of court life. Lavinia had her father's Discourse published in 1586; this English translation is the first version published in any form since that time. The Discourse displays an incredibly far-sighted view of women's education. Annibal thought gifted young girls should develop their talents and apply them to careers outside the home
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-139) and index
