The Treasure of the City of Ladies, or The Book of Three Virtues by Christine de Pizan, Sarah Lawson

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

Christine de Pizan, Sarah Lawson

180 pages • first pub 1405 (editions)

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Christine de Pisan's writing is a valuable counterbalance to most of the rest of our evidence of medieval life which was written by men. She addresses all women, from those at the royal court to prostitutes, painting a vivid picture of their lives...

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Community Reviews Summary of 485 reviews

Moods

informative 69%
reflective 60%
inspiring 48%
challenging 45%
sad 12%
dark 9%
funny 9%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 6%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 32%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 54% | Character: 31% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

N/A: 43% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 18% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 31% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 22% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 38% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

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