Othea's Letter to Hector

Author : Christine De Pizan,Renate Blumenfeldâ?"kosi

Paperback

Published : Thursday 21 September 2017

ISBN : 9780866985772

Price : €32.76

Description

Otheaâ?Ts Letter to Hector, one of Christine de Pizanâ?Ts most popular works, is at the same time one of her most complex creations. Combining a somewhat Sibylline verse text based on a mythological figure with extensive citation of pagan sapiential authorities, the Bible, and the Church Fathers, it showcases Christineâ?Ts extraordinary learning and her innovative approach to didacticism. An appendix provides new insights on her skillful use of patristic sources and creative command of Latin authors.

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