The Book of the City of Ladies by Christine de Pizan

The Book of the City of Ladies

Christine de Pizan with Rosalind Brown-Grant (Translator)

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324 pages | first published 1405

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A fascinating insight into the debates and controversies about the position of women in medieval culture, written by France’s first professional woman of letters. The pioneering Book of the City of Ladies begins when, feeling frustrated and m...
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Summary of 295 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
informative 64%
inspiring 64%
challenging 47%
funny 17%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
sad 5%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | N/A: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

N/A: 33% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%

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3.67

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