BOOK BRIEF

The Treasure of the City of Ladies

Christine de Pizan
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The Treasure of the City of Ladies

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2003

Book Brief

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Christine de Pizan

The Treasure of the City of Ladies

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

198

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Period
Setting

France • 1400s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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.

Informative

Inspirational

Contemplative

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.1

606 ratings

59%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Treasure of the City of Ladies?

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.

4.1

606 ratings

59%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

198

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Period
Setting

France • 1400s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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