Project Gutenberg 2019-10-25 Public domain in the USA. 303 Christine, de Pisan 1363 1430 Pizan, Christine de Pisan, Christine de Pisan, Christiné de Warner, George F. (George Frederic), Sir 1845 1936 Warner, George Frederic, Sir Scrope, Stephen 1472 04035634 Épître d'Othéa à Hector. English The epistle of Othea to Hector; or, The boke of knyghthode Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Epistle of Othea to Hector; or, The Boke of Knyghthode" by Christine de Pisan is a didactic text from the late 14th to early 15th century. This work combines the elements of moral teachings, mythology, and allegory, presented through the character of Othea, who imparts wisdom to the legendary warrior Hector. The central theme revolves around the virtues and moral principles necessary for true knighthood, demonstrating the significance of character over mere martial prowess. At the start of the text, the author introduces Othea, the goddess of wisdom, who addresses Hector, highlighting his noble lineage and experiences in battle. As she praises his past accomplishments, Othea emphasizes the need for Hector to continue his journey of moral and spiritual development, particularly as he faces the challenges of aging. She speaks of the importance of transforming his physical valor into a pursuit of virtuous deeds, guiding him through various precepts drawn from mythology and philosophy. Through a series of hundred verses, accompanied by prose commentaries, Othea teaches Hector about the cardinal virtues and the essence of becoming a true knight, setting the stage for a broader discussion on the nature of chivalry and moral integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Fastolf, John, 1378?-1459 French poetry -- To 1500 -- Translations into English PQ Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages Category: Philosophy & Ethics 624076 2025-07-24T07:04:00.716576 text/html 571559 2024-10-17T14:20:29 text/html 480095 2025-07-24T07:04:15.090469 application/epub+zip 491339 2025-07-24T07:04:03.522497 application/epub+zip 254584 2025-07-24T07:04:01.994530 application/epub+zip 748163 2025-07-24T07:04:23.241395 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 654712 2025-07-24T07:04:13.582488 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 418627 2022-09-27T11:16:49.834618 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 371556 2025-07-24T07:03:58.474517 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 351524 2024-10-17T14:20:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18443 2025-07-24T07:04:23.424408 application/rdf+xml 11997 2025-07-24T07:04:02.373495 image/jpeg 2094 2025-07-24T07:04:02.171490 image/jpeg 455004 2025-07-24T07:04:00.767503 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia