The Book of the City of Ladies by Christine De Pizan
"The Book of the City of Ladies" is a classical work in which the author, through allegorical characters, builds an imaginary city for women to illustrate their significant contributions to society. The book is a defense of women, arguing against the popular notion of the time that women were inferior to men. It showcases the author's deep knowledge of the past, referencing numerous notable women from history and mythology, emphasizing their virtues, intelligence, and moral fiber.
The 884th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1405
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Middle French
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This book is on the following lists:
- 49th on The 100 Best Books of World Literature (ABC.es)
- 110th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)