Lost Girls
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Lost Girls: Sex and Death in Renaissance Florence
- Published
- April 7, 2026
- Duration
- 18:44
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- May 24, 2026
Discusses society, culture.
Summary
Explores the lives of adolescent girls in Renaissance Florence, particularly those housed in the Casa della Pietà, a shelter established in the mid-16th century. The text meticulously examines the historical context, including societal views on prostitution, family structures, and medical practices, which often left young women vulnerable. It investigates…
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Explores the lives of adolescent girls in Renaissance Florence, particularly those housed in the Casa della Pietà, a shelter established in the mid-16th century. The text meticulously examines the historical context, including societal views on prostitution, family structures, and medical practices, which often left young women vulnerable. It investigates the Pietà's operations, from its financial struggles and textile-based labor to its ambiguous role in providing healthcare that may have inclu
Themes
- society
- culture