Rosa Taddei

Rosa Taddei (August 30, 1799 – March 3, 1869) was an Italian actress and poet. She was also known by her married name Rosa Mozzidolfi.[1]

Although she considered herself a Neapolitan, Taddei may have been born in Trento or Corato. She was the daughter of Francesco Taddei; her father, mother and brother Luigi were all actors. She was considered one of the most beautiful and talented tragic actors of her day.[1] Taddei was best known as a "improvisatrice" or improvisational poet. She was a distinguished member of the Accademia degli Arcadi in Rome,[2] where she was known as Licori Partenopea. In 1832, she married Vincenzo Mozzidolfi.[1]

She died in Rome in 1869.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Taddei, Rosa (1799?-1869)". Italian Women Writers. University of Chicago Library.
  2. ↑ The Dublin Review. Volume 20. 1846. pp. 133–34.


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