The Treasure of the City of Ladies
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2003
198
Book • Nonfiction
France • 1400s
2003
Adult
18+ years
In The Treasure of the City of Ladies, Christine de Pizan offers guidance for women of various social standings in medieval society. The text provides advice on conduct, managing households, and exercising influence while emphasizing virtues and capabilities essential for personal and communal success. The work highlights the importance of women's roles in maintaining societal harmony.
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Contemplative
Hopeful
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Christine de Pizan's The Treasure of the City of Ladies is praised for its pioneering feminist perspective and practical advice for women in medieval society. Critics commend its insightful discourse on female autonomy and virtuous living. However, some note its historical context may limit relatability for modern readers. Overall, it remains a significant feminist work.
Readers interested in medieval feminist literature and women's history will appreciate Christine de Pizan's The Treasure of the City of Ladies. Similar in appeal to those who enjoy Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own, it offers insights into women's roles and aspirations in the 15th century.
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198
Book • Nonfiction
France • 1400s
2003
Adult
18+ years
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