02593cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000380012624000450016424500630020926400510027230000470032333600260037033700260039633800360042250000310045850801870048952013050067653400450198165300300202665300580205670000580211470000280217285600430220060567UtSlPG20260610134409.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a04035634  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aChristine, de Pisan,d1364?-1431?10aÉpître d'Othéa à Hector. English14aThe epistle of Othea to Hector; or, The boke of knyghthode 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-10-25  aProduced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFastolf, John, 1378?-1459  aFrench poetry -- To 1500 -- Translations into English1 aWarner, George F., Sirq(George Frederic),d1845-19361 aScrope, Stephen,d-147240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60567