The Treasure of the City of Ladies: Or the Book of the Three Virtues
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Treasure of the City of Ladies: Or the Book of the Three Virtues
By (Author) Christine De Pizan
Translated by Sarah Lawson
Introduction by Sarah Lawson
Notes by Sarah Lawson
Penguin Books Ltd
Penguin Classics
5th December 2003
30th October 2003
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Feminism and feminist theory
European history: medieval period, middle ages
305.42094409024
Physical Properties
Paperback
240
Width 130mm, Height 198mm, Spine 15mm
183g
Description
"The Treasure of the City of Ladies" offers advice and guidance to women of all ages and from all levels of medieval society, from royal courtiers to prostitutes. It paints an intricate picture of daily life in the courts and streets of 15th-century France and provides a glimpse into the practical considerations of running a household, dressing appropriately and maintaining your reputation at all times. Christine de Pizan's book acts as a counterbalance to male accounts of life in the middle ages and demonstrates, often with dry humour, how a woman's position in society could be made less precarious by following the correct etiquette.
Author Bio
Christine de Pizan was Europe's first professional female writer. Sarah Lawson is a renowned translator.
