Christine de Pizan byla středověká autorka a analytička, která se důrazně postavila proti misogynii a stereotypům zakořeněným v tehdejším uměleckém světě ovládaném muži. Její tvorba, která zahrnuje inovativní psaní a rétorické techniky, kriticky zpochybňovala renomované mužské autory a jejich díla s misogynními postoji. De Pizan se zasloužila o označení první profesionální spisovatelky v Evropě a její díla se v posledních desetiletích opět dostala do popředí. Její použití jazyka ukazovalo přesvědčení, že ženy mohou hrát v tehdejší společnosti důležitou roli.
The book features three epistolary works by Christine de Pizan, originally published in 1984, showcasing her personal letters that provide spiritual guidance and reflections on societal dynamics. These documents offer a unique glimpse into the experiences and thoughts of a woman navigating her world, highlighting both her wisdom and the intricacies of her society.
A translation of Christine de Pizan's Christine's Vision, The Book of the City
of Ladies, the Lamentation on France's Ills and her Book of Body Politic, with
an introduction providing historical background and modern interpretations --
A medieval French author considers why so many philosophers, speakers, and poets malign women, and defends feminine character, behavior, and accomplishments
This insightful exploration delves into the debates surrounding women's roles in medieval culture, authored by France's first professional woman of letters. The narrative begins with Christine de Pizan's frustration after encountering a male writer's disparaging views on women. In response, she experiences a dreamlike vision where three virtues—Reason, Rectitude, and Justice—appear to guide her in creating an allegorical city that defends women against such slander. The city's walls and towers are built from examples of female achievements throughout history, showcasing figures such as warriors, inventors, scholars, prophetesses, artists, and saints. Christine's bold defense of women directly confronts the misogyny of her time, providing a unique perspective on their status in medieval society. The work presents positive portrayals of women across various fields, highlighting their contributions and strength. For over seventy years, Penguin has been a leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, offering a diverse collection of over 1,700 titles that represent the best works throughout history. Readers can trust the series for authoritative texts, insightful introductions, and contemporary translations by esteemed scholars and translators.
Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves � and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives � and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are. Pioneering female writer Christine de Pizan�s spirited defence of her sex against medieval misogyny and literary stereotypes is now recognized as one of the most important books in the history of feminism, and offers a telling insight into the role of women in a man�s world.
As a pioneering work by a female author, Christine de Pizan's treatise addresses not only rulers but also nobles, knights, and common citizens, emphasizing interdependence and social responsibility. Grounded in medieval Christian thought, it anticipates Renaissance humanism by celebrating classical culture and Roman civic virtues. The text advocates for integrity in public life and underscores the balance between rights and responsibilities, making its message relevant even in contemporary discussions of governance and civic duty.
Christine de Pizan, geboren 1365 in Venedig, war eine bedeutende Schriftstellerin und Philosophin. Ihr Werk "Buch von der Stadt der Frauen" (1404/05) ist eine kluge Streitschrift gegen frauenfeindliche Ansichten und bietet Beispiele idealer Weiblichkeit. Es behandelt Themen wie Gewalt gegen Frauen und Bildungschancen und gilt als frühes Beispiel feministischer Literaturkritik.
100 Bilder der Weisheit: Gesamtwerk (Studie + Faksimile)
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Faksimile. Die 98 Miniaturen von höchster Qualität, meist mehr als eine halbe Seite bedeckend, illustrieren diese einmalige Handschrift, dessen Inhalt, die Othea-Briefe, das faszinierende Werk der ersten selbständigen Schriftstellerin des Abendlandes sind.
"Christines Vision" ist die erste deutsche Übersetzung von Christine de Pizans 1405 verfasster Prosaschrift. Sie bietet ein autobiografisches Lebensdokument über ihre Herkunft, das Leben am Hof von König Charles V. und ihre Herausforderungen, die sie mit Mut und Bildung überwindet, um eine erfolgreiche Schriftstellerin zu werden.
