The Book of the City of Ladies by Christine de Pizan

The Book of the City of Ladies

Christine de Pizan with Earl Jeffrey Richards (Translator)

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281 pages | first published 1405

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In dialogues with three celestial ladies, Reason, Rectitude, and Justice, Christine de Pizan (1365-ca. 1429) builds an allegorical fortified city for women using examples of the important contributions women have made to Western Civilization and a...
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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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