30. Ramie Targoff on the Life and 💌 of Vittoria Colonna

Tune in for a fascinating conversation about the little know but revolutionary Renaissance woman, Vittoria Colonna. We’re joined by author, Ramie Targoff, who is a Professor of English, co-chair of Italian Studies, and the Jehuda Reinharz Director of the Mandel Center for the Humanities at Brandeis University. Professor Targoff wrote a book about Vittoria Colonna, “Renaissance Woman,” and shares about this fascinating historical heroine.⁣ ⁣ Vittoria Colonna, Marchesa of Pescara, was the quintessential renaissance woman. She was personally connected with some of the most prominent people in 16th century Italy, including Michelangelo, many popes and Queen Marguerite de Navarre, to name a few. As the first female poet published in Italy, she began a revolution for female writers and is still beloved today.⁣ ⁣ Professor Targoff’s Bio:⁣ https://ramietargoff.com/about⁣ ⁣ Professor Targoff’s books:⁣ https://ramietargoff.com/new-page⁣