In 1580, she was accused of witchcraft by a disgruntled tutor. She successfully defended herself and was acquitted.
: She was one of the few women of her era to publish solo works, including her poetry collection Terze Rime (1575) and her prose collection Lettere familiari a diversi (1580). veronica franco
A cortigiana onesta was a highly educated, high-class professional who served as an intellectual and social companion to the elite. In 1580, she was accused of witchcraft by
Her life was a "paradox of power," navigating high-stakes politics and social scrutiny. veronica franco