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324 pages • first pub 1405 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 01 January 2000
Description
A fascinating insight into the debates and controversies about the position of women in medieval culture, written by France’s first professional woman of letters. The pioneering Book of the City of Ladies begins when, feeling frustrated and m...
Community Reviews Summary of 485 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
inspiring 48%
challenging 45%
sad 12%
dark 9%
funny 9%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 6%
tense 3%
Pace
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%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death, Misogyny, TortureModerate
Rape, Religious bigotry, SuicideMinor
Racism, Antisemitism, Child death324 pages • first pub 1405 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 01 January 2000
Description
A fascinating insight into the debates and controversies about the position of women in medieval culture, written by France’s first professional woman of letters. The pioneering Book of the City of Ladies begins when, feeling frustrated and m...
Community Reviews Summary of 485 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
inspiring 48%
challenging 45%
sad 12%
dark 9%
funny 9%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 6%
tense 3%
Pace
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%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Misogyny, TortureModerate
Rape, Religious bigotry, SuicideMinor
Racism, Antisemitism, Child death