Le Livre des trois vertus
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Le Livre des trois vertus, or "The Book of Three Virtues," is a work by Christine de Pisan written in 1405. It is also known as "A Medieval Woman's Mirror of Honor: The Treasure of the City of Ladies." This book serves as a sequel to her earlier work, The Book of the City of Ladies.
In "The Book of Three Virtues," Christine de Pisan details the significant social roles that women of all classes played in medieval society. The work provides a classification of these roles and offers moral instructions tailored for women within their various social spheres. It is a scholarly and readable text that champions women and defends their capabilities and virtues against the misogynistic writings prevalent at the time.123
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