The Treasure of the City of Ladies: or The Book of Three Virtues

By Christine de Pisan.

The Treasure of the City of Ladies: or The Book of Three Virtues

Description

Written by Europe’s first professional woman writer, The Treasure of the City of Ladies offers advice and guidance to women of all ages and from all levels of medieval society, from royal courtiers to prostitutes. It paints an intricate picture of daily life in the courts and streets of fifteenth-century France and gives a fascinating glimpse into the practical considerations of running a household, dressing appropriately and maintaining a reputation in all circumstances. Christine de Pizan’s book provides a valuable counterbalance to male accounts of life in the middle ages and...

ISBN(s)

014044453X, 9780140444537

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