An Introduction to Christine de Pizan
An Introduction to Christine de Pizan by Nadia Margolis, published by University Press of Florida in 2012, offers a comprehensive overview of the life and works of Christine de Pizan, a pioneering figure in women’s literature and intellectual history. This edition spans 272 pages and is presented in English, making it an accessible resource for both students and scholars interested in medieval studies and women’s contributions to literature.
The book serves as a thorough introduction to Christine de Pizan, detailing her significance in various fields such as women’s studies and literary criticism. It includes a complete account of her life, summaries and commentary on her works, and analyses of her influences and sources. This resource is designed to be both concise and comprehensive, making it suitable for those exploring the intersections of gender, literature, and medieval history.
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Christine de Pizan (1364/5-1430?) was arguably the first woman to support herself and her family as a professional writer and public intellectual. In recent decades, recognition of her importance for women’s studies, political thought, art history, and literary criticism has prompted a boom in “Christine studies.” Despite this proliferation of scholarly output, no manageable introduction to this important figure has appeared in more than a generation.
Designed as an introduction for students as well as a convenient, one-volume resource for medievalists and specialists in related fields, this authoritative work is both concise and comprehensive. It includes a complete account of Christine de Pizan’s life and times, summaries and commentary on all of her many works, and analyses of her sources and influences. This exhaustive yet accessible book is an essential reference for anyone interested in Christine studies, women’s history, and late-medieval France.
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