Les cent histoires de Troye

Name: Les cent histoires de Troye
Author: de Pisan Christine

By de Pisan Christine

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French Literature Mythology, Legends & Folklore

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A framed didactic collection features a goddess of Prudence addressing a young Trojan warrior and offers moral instruction through prose, poetry, and allegory. The work pairs an epistolary prologue and glosses with roughly a hundred exempla drawn from classical myth, scripture, and philosophic authorities, each reframed to teach cardinal virtues and chivalric conduct. Poetic passages, moral commentary, and practical admonitions guide readers toward prudence, temperance, courage, and wise counsel, urging cultivation of virtue by memory, study, and imitation of exemplary models.

About the Author

de Pisan Christine

Christine de Pisan was a medieval French poet and author, widely recognized as one of the first women to earn a living through writing. Born in Venice around 1364, she moved to France where she became a prominent figure in the literary circles of her time. De Pisan is best known for her works that explore themes of love, chivalry, and the role of women in society. Her notable book, "The Book of the Duke of True Lovers," reflects her deep understanding of courtly love and human emotion. Through her writings, she contributed significantly to the literary heritage of the Middle Ages, advocating for women's rights and education.