The Treasure of the City of Ladies by Christine de Pizan, Sarah Lawson

The Treasure of the City of Ladies

Christine de Pizan, Sarah Lawson

198 pages • first pub 1405 (editions)

fiction classics feminism historical challenging informative inspiring slow-paced

Description

Written by Europe’s first professional woman writer, 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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 358 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
informative 70%
inspiring 55%
challenging 45%
funny 15%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
sad 5%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 31%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 54% | Character: 36% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 36% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 10%

Average rating

3.67

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