02164cam a22003013u 4500 18061 UtSlPG 20260610133424.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Christine, de Pisan, 1364?-1431? Oeuvres poétiques Tome 1 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-03-27 Produced by Pierre Lacaze, Carlo Traverso and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) "Oeuvres poétiques Tome 1" by Christine de Pisan is a collection of poetic works written in the late 14th to early 15th century. This volume features a variety of lyrical forms, including ballades, virelais, and complaints about love, showcasing the author's exceptional talent and emotional depth. Christine de Pisan, a prominent medieval poet, is known for her poignant explorations of personal loss, love, and the conditions of women in her time. The opening of the text introduces readers to Christine's life and context, beginning with her background and the significant events that influenced her writing. Christine, widowed young, turns to poetry as both a means of expression and a source of consolation. The introduction highlights her early works, emphasizing the emotional resonance of her "Cent Ballades," which reflect her grief and exploration of love. As she navigates her sorrow, Christine also engages with themes of honor, societal expectations, and the struggles of her contemporary female poets, laying the groundwork for a rich poetic legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18061 59447 59447