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_aChristine, de Pisan, _d1364?-1431? |
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| 240 | 1 | 0 | _aÉpître d'Othéa à Hector. English |
| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe epistle of Othea to Hector; or, The boke of knyghthode |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2019-10-25 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced 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) | ||
| 520 | _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.) | ||
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| 653 | _aFastolf, John, 1378?-1459 | ||
| 653 | _aFrench poetry -- To 1500 -- Translations into English | ||
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_aScrope, Stephen, _d-1472 |
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