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282 pages • first pub 1405 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780892552306
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Persea Books
Publication date: 01 June 1998
This book is ideal for readers who appreciate early feminist thought and allegorical storytelling that challenges societal norms through historical examples of women's achievements.
Description
In dialogues with three celestial ladies, Reason, Rectitude, and Justice, Christine de Pizan (1365-ca. 1429) builds an allegorical fortified city for women using examples of the important contributions women have made to Western Civilization and a...
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Moods
informative: 71%
reflective: 65%
inspiring: 48%
challenging: 42%
funny: 11%
sad: 9%
dark: 7%
adventurous: 5%
hopeful: 5%
emotional: 1%
lighthearted: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Misogyny, TortureModerate
Rape, Suicide, Religious bigotryMinor
Child death, Racism, Antisemitism282 pages • first pub 1405 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780892552306
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Persea Books
Publication date: 01 June 1998
This book is ideal for readers who appreciate early feminist thought and allegorical storytelling that challenges societal norms through historical examples of women's achievements.
Description
In dialogues with three celestial ladies, Reason, Rectitude, and Justice, Christine de Pizan (1365-ca. 1429) builds an allegorical fortified city for women using examples of the important contributions women have made to Western Civilization and a...
Community Reviews
Moods
informative: 71%
reflective: 65%
inspiring: 48%
challenging: 42%
funny: 11%
sad: 9%
dark: 7%
adventurous: 5%
hopeful: 5%
emotional: 1%
lighthearted: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Misogyny, TortureModerate
Rape, Suicide, Religious bigotryMinor
Child death, Racism, Antisemitism