The Book of the Path of Long Learning (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781984185174)

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.

Author: Kelly Ramke Lardin, Christine de Pizan
ISBN-10: 1984185179
ISBN-13: 9781984185174
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 07/13/2018
Pages: 270
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.57d