The Book of the City of Ladies and Other Writings (Hackett Classics) Paperback

Good used condition. Delve into the captivating debates and controversies surrounding women's roles in medieval culture with this insightful book. Authored by France's pioneering professional woman of letters, The Book of the City of Ladies offers a unique perspective. The narrative begins with Christine de Pizan's frustration after encountering misogynistic writings. This leads to a dreamlike vision where Reason, Rectitude, and Justice appear, guiding her to construct an allegorical city defending women against slander. The city's walls are built upon examples of female achievements, from warriors and inventors to scholars, prophetesses, artists, and saints. De Pizan's spirited defense challenges the misogyny of her time, providing valuable insight into the position of women in medieval culture. The Book of the City of Ladies showcases positive images of women across various roles and fields. For over seven decades, Penguin Classics has been a leading publisher of classic literature, offering authoritative texts enhanced by introductions, notes, and up-to-date translations. This description may refer to another edition of this product. ISBN13: 9781624667299 Release Date: 2018 Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc. Dimensions: 9.0 x 0.6 x 6.0 Please feel free to send a message with any questions you may have. Thank you for browsing!