Dante Lecture: A Beautiful Woman in Venice

It’s time to redefine beauty. From writers to painters, courtesans to composers, boat racers to glassmakers, Venetian women overcame obstacles to achieve greatness. These women’s narratives are not only biographies but also stories of Venetian women’s milieu and place in history. Beauty lies so much deeper than just skin and hair and fashions. A Beautiful Woman in Venice proves that hidden within the history of this city of light shine stories of remarkable women who shaped Venice and paved the way for their sisters who followed. Their beauty lies not only in their faces and demeanor, but also chiefly in their talents, their words, their contributions to their communities, their families, their circles—making up the very fabric of Venice itself. Join Kathleen Gonzalez, author of A Beautiful Woman in Venice, for an engaging talk about the history of women in Venice.

Author biography:

Kathleen Ann González has independently published seven books, her first being Free Gondola Ride about Venice’s gondoliers, and the most recent being Flirting with Fortune: Casanova in Rome. She also has essays in anthologies and periodicals, and three of her books have been published in Italy, translated in multiple languages. As an English teacher first at Santa Teresa High School and now at the Woodside Priory School, she has won various awards and recognition for her work. Passionate about travel, González finds any excuse to hop on an airplane, particularly to Venice. Please visit www.KathleenAnnGonzalez.com for details about her work or follow her blog at www.seductivevenice.wordpress.com.
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