| The Book of the Path of Long Learning Contributor(s): Lardin, Kelly Ramke (Translator), de Pizan, Christine (Author) |
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ISBN: 1984185179 ISBN-13: 9781984185174 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $47.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Collections | Medieval |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 6" W x 9" (0.80 lbs) 270 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Christine de Pizan (1364-1430) is considered France's first professional female author. The Book of the Path of Long Learning is a dream allegory, in which the author undertakes a journey with the Cumaean Sibyl across the earth and through the Celestial spheres. On this journey, she witnesses a debate in the court of Lady Reason about the ideal qualities for world king. It is concluded that such a person must be chosen from the French court, and Christine is appointed as the messenger to deliver the verdict to the French court. |