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Beasts and Beauties: Animals, Gender, and Domestication in the Italian Renaissance (Toronto Italian Studies),Used
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The question of what it means to be human has preoccupied thinkers since antiquity. The classical humanism of the Italian Renaissance saw humanity as hierarchical, with elite European males at the apex while women, lower class or foreign men, and animals occupied varying lesser degrees of being. Using the theme of domestication to interrogate the intertwined notions of femininity, sexuality, and animality, Juliana Schiesari looks to early modern Italy to uncover the origins of the modern conception of the human.Beasts and Beauties examines the relationship between domesticity and power by focusing on the contemporaneous development of two phenomena the invention of the 'pet' and the delineation of the home as a uniquely private enclosure, where the pater familias ruled over his own secluded world of domesticated wife, children, servants, and animals. Drawing upon canonical works and authors of the Italian Renaissance, Schiesari discusses how the figure of the animal resituates these works and provides a fresh perspective to how we as human beings perceive ourselves in relation to the world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Beasts and Beauties'? A: The book explores the theme of domestication and its relationship to femininity, sexuality, and animality during the Italian Renaissance.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Beasts and Beauties' is Juliana Schiesari.
- Q: When was 'Beasts and Beauties' published? A: 'Beasts and Beauties' was published on January 20, 2010.
- Q: What is the length of this book? A: 'Beasts and Beauties' has a total of 176 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Beasts and Beauties' is in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Beasts and Beauties' is categorized under Italy.
- Q: What are the key concepts discussed in 'Beasts and Beauties'? A: The book discusses the hierarchical view of humanity, the invention of pets, and the concept of domesticity in relation to power.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Beasts and Beauties' is suitable for academic study, particularly those interested in gender studies, animal studies, and Renaissance literature.
- Q: Does the book include discussions on specific authors or works from the Italian Renaissance? A: Yes, it draws upon canonical works and authors of the Italian Renaissance to provide insights into its themes.