Dr Abigail Brundin is a lecturer in the Italian Department at the University of Cambridge, UK, and a Fellow of St Catharine's College.

’All in all, Brundin delivers what she promises, relieving Colonna of her subsidiary and largely passive status, weaving a convincing narrative as regards both the innovative nature of the poet’s work, characterized by the new spiritual uses of the Petarchan lyric tradition, and her influence in mid-century among reformist sympathizers.’ Modern Language Review ’'What Abigail Brundin accomplishes in her richly documented study is a loving labor of resuscitation, bringing back the intellectual woman.’ Renaissance Quarterly ’This work is not only a very informative study of a major sixteenth-century religious poet, it also makes an important contribution to our understanding of Italian Evangelism.’ English Historical Review ’This learned and thought-provoking study of Colonna will be of great value both to students of early modern literature and to those who seek a deeper understanding of the complex and paradoxical attitudes of sixteenth-century reformers.’ Journal of Ecclesiastical History ’Densely but vividly written, Brundin’s study represents the mature reflections and sensitive probing of a perspicacious scholar and critic. Her documentation is voluminous and displays a complete mastery of primary and secondary sources. ... a rewarding resource for graduate and undergraduate students of Italian literature, church history, or gender studies.’ Sixteenth Century Journal

• Chapter 1 Introduction Petrarchism, Neo-Platonism and Reform; Chapter 1a The Making of a Renaissance Publishing Phenomenon; Chapter 2 The Influence of Reform; Chapter 3 The Canzoniere Spirituale for Michelangelo Buonarroti; Chapter 4 The Gift Manuscript for Marguerite de Navarre; Chapter 5 Marian Prose Works; Chapter 6 Colonna's Readers: The Reception of Reformed Petrarchism; Chapter 7 The Fate of the Canzoniere Spirituale; conclusion Conclusion;

Dr Abigail Brundin is a lecturer in the Italian Department at the University of Cambridge, UK, and a Fellow of St Catharine's College.

’All in all, Brundin delivers what she promises, relieving Colonna of her subsidiary and largely passive status, weaving a convincing narrative as regards both the innovative nature of the poet’s work, characterized by the new spiritual uses of the Petarchan lyric tradition, and her influence in mid-century among reformist sympathizers.’ Modern Language Review ’'What Abigail Brundin accomplishes in her richly documented study is a loving labor of resuscitation, bringing back the intellectual woman.’ Renaissance Quarterly ’This work is not only a very informative study of a major sixteenth-century religious poet, it also makes an important contribution to our understanding of Italian Evangelism.’ English Historical Review ’This learned and thought-provoking study of Colonna will be of great value both to students of early modern literature and to those who seek a deeper understanding of the complex and paradoxical attitudes of sixteenth-century reformers.’ Journal of Ecclesiastical History ’Densely but vividly written, Brundin’s study represents the mature reflections and sensitive probing of a perspicacious scholar and critic. Her documentation is voluminous and displays a complete mastery of primary and secondary sources. ... a rewarding resource for graduate and undergraduate students of Italian literature, church history, or gender studies.’ Sixteenth Century Journal

• Chapter 1 Introduction Petrarchism, Neo-Platonism and Reform; Chapter 1a The Making of a Renaissance Publishing Phenomenon; Chapter 2 The Influence of Reform; Chapter 3 The Canzoniere Spirituale for Michelangelo Buonarroti; Chapter 4 The Gift Manuscript for Marguerite de Navarre; Chapter 5 Marian Prose Works; Chapter 6 Colonna's Readers: The Reception of Reformed Petrarchism; Chapter 7 The Fate of the Canzoniere Spirituale; conclusion Conclusion;

Dr Abigail Brundin is a lecturer in the Italian Department at the University of Cambridge, UK, and a Fellow of St Catharine's College.

’All in all, Brundin delivers what she promises, relieving Colonna of her subsidiary and largely passive status, weaving a convincing narrative as regards both the innovative nature of the poet’s work, characterized by the new spiritual uses of the Petarchan lyric tradition, and her influence in mid-century among reformist sympathizers.’ Modern Language Review ’'What Abigail Brundin accomplishes in her richly documented study is a loving labor of resuscitation, bringing back the intellectual woman.’ Renaissance Quarterly ’This work is not only a very informative study of a major sixteenth-century religious poet, it also makes an important contribution to our understanding of Italian Evangelism.’ English Historical Review ’This learned and thought-provoking study of Colonna will be of great value both to students of early modern literature and to those who seek a deeper understanding of the complex and paradoxical attitudes of sixteenth-century reformers.’ Journal of Ecclesiastical History ’Densely but vividly written, Brundin’s study represents the mature reflections and sensitive probing of a perspicacious scholar and critic. Her documentation is voluminous and displays a complete mastery of primary and secondary sources. ... a rewarding resource for graduate and undergraduate students of Italian literature, church history, or gender studies.’ Sixteenth Century Journal

• Chapter 1 Introduction Petrarchism, Neo-Platonism and Reform; Chapter 1a The Making of a Renaissance Publishing Phenomenon; Chapter 2 The Influence of Reform; Chapter 3 The Canzoniere Spirituale for Michelangelo Buonarroti; Chapter 4 The Gift Manuscript for Marguerite de Navarre; Chapter 5 Marian Prose Works; Chapter 6 Colonna's Readers: The Reception of Reformed Petrarchism; Chapter 7 The Fate of the Canzoniere Spirituale; conclusion Conclusion;