Christine de Pizan
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| Section | Summary |
|---|---|
| Part 1, Sections 1–11 | In this section grouping, the premise of the book is introduced and the task set before the author is outlined to her. T... Read More |
| Part 1, Sections 12–13 | In this section grouping, Christine is given specific examples of queens who served to preserve the estates of their hus... Read More |
| Part 1, Sections 14–26 | In this section grouping, Christine and Lady Reason delineate a foundation on examples of royal women who cannot be cons... Read More |
| Part 1, Sections 27–48 | In this section grouping, Christine asks Lady Reason about women whose minds have been graced with superior knowledge, t... Read More |
| Part 2, Sections 1–6 | In this section grouping, the foundation of the city has been completed, and Christine turns to the guidance of Lady Rec... Read More |
| Part 2, Sections 7–12 | In this section grouping, the houses for the ladies of the city have been completed, and Lady Rectitude helps Christine ... Read More |
| Part 2, Sections 13–29 | In this section grouping, Lady Rectitude offers Christine numerous examples of noble women who were loyal to their husba... Read More |
| Part 2, Sections 30–36 | In this section grouping, both biblical and pagan women of all states and conditions are cited as examples of women who ... Read More |
| Part 2, Sections 37–69 | In this section grouping, examples of women are given who have had great difficulty preserving their virtue because they... Read More |
| Part 3, Sections 1–19 | In this section grouping, the city is complete, and the bodies of many virtuous women of the New Testament are invited t... Read More |
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