A Woman to Know: Veronica Franco

When we too are armed and trained, we can convince men that we have hands, feet, and a heart like yours; and although we may be delicate and soft, some men who are delicate are also strong. — Veronica

When we too are armed and trained, we can convince men that we have hands, feet, and a heart like yours; and although we may be delicate and soft, some men who are delicate are also strong. — Veronica Franco

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Veronica was known as “the honest courtesan.” That’s the term 16th century Venetians used to describe a local call girl…