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Christine, de Pisan
1363
1430
Pizan, Christine de
Pisan, Christine de
Pisan, Christiné de
L'avision de Christine
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"L’avision de Christine" by Christine de Pisan is a poetic allegory written in the late 14th century. The text revolves around the author, who explores her visions, which touch on various philosophical and societal themes, highlighting a woman's perspective within medieval society. The work combines personal reflection with broader themes of wisdom, governance, and the nature of reality, emphasizing the importance of virtue and moral integrity. At the start of this narrative, Christine describes a spiritual journey during which she becomes tired and seeks rest during a pilgrimage. This leads her to experience a vision where her spirit is lifted to a dark realm, where she encounters a large image personifying a significant entity. This image is accompanied by a crowned shadow resembling a powerful queen, who acts as a caretaker for the image's nourishment, symbolizing the relationship between power and sustenance. The vivid descriptions and allegorical elements set the tone for a deep exploration of philosophical ideas and virtues, which unfold through Christine's subsequent encounters and reflections within the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b8448970d
20230826004750depisan
1405
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Reading ease score: 24.9 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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Women authors, French -- Biography
Allegories
France -- History -- Medieval period, 987-1515 -- Fiction
Dreams in literature
PQ
Text
Category: Poetry
Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
Category: French Literature
Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages
Category: Philosophy & Ethics
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