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Medieval ยท Political and literary prose

The Book of Deeds of Arms and Chivalry

by Christine de Pizan. A major work by Christine de Pizan exploring women, education, civic virtue; included for its sustained literary or intellectual influence.

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Date
1410
Origin
France
Era
Medieval
Genre
Political and literary prose
Canon tier
Expanded canon
Difficulty
Moderate
Length
Medium
Collection
The Western Canon

Subjects and themes

Why it matters

A major work by Christine de Pizan exploring women, education, civic virtue; included for its sustained literary or intellectual influence.

This work is included on the basis of expanded / modern canon. Its cataloged influence level is 4 out of 5.