The epistle of Othea to Hector; or, The boke of knyghthode
Instructive letters on chivalry and honor in medieval timesBy De Pisan Christine
Length6h 38m
About this audiobook
In "The Epistle of Othea to Hector; or, The Boke of Knyghthode," Christine de Pisan presents a rich tapestry of moral instruction and chivalric ideals through a series of allegorical letters from Othea, the goddess of wisdom, to the Trojan hero Hector. The work is imbued with a blend of poetic grace and didactic purpose, illustrating the virtues expected of knights in the late medieval period. Noteworthy for its intricate use of allegory, the text navigates themes of honor, virtue, and the responsibilities of knighthood, offering a significant critique of contemporary societal norms while promoting female perspectives in a predominantly male literary landscape. Christine de Pisan, one of the first professional female writers in Europe, harnessed her literary talents in response to the tumultuous realities of her time, including the challenges of gender and class. Living in the aftermath of the Hundred Years' War, Christine's works often reflect her deep concern for moral values and the potential of women as educators and influencers in society. Her distinguished background as a court poet allowed her access to a wealth of knowledge, which she adeptly utilized to articulate her reflections on chivalry and ethics. This profoundly insightful book is essential for readers interested in medieval literature, gender studies, and the evolution of chivalric traditions. It not only enriches our understanding of knighthood and its societal implications but also challenges readers to reconsider the role of women in shaping moral discourse. Christine de Pisan's eloquent prose serves as a timeless reminder of the enduring significance of ethical conduct in both personal and communal realms.
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GenreHistory
Length6 hrs 38 mins
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Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION.
48LVI.
2ERRATA.
49LVII.
3THE EPISTLE OF OTHEA TO HECTOR; OR THE BOKE OF KNYGHTHODE.
50LVIII.
4I.
51LIX.
5II.
52LX.
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6III.
53LXI.
7IV.
54LXII.
8V.
55LXIII.
9VI.
56LXIV.
10VII.
57LXV.
11VIII.
58LXVI.
12IX.
59LXVII.
13X.
60LXVIII.
14XI.
61LXIX.
15XII.
62LXX.
16XIII.
63LXXI.
17XIV.
64LXXII.
18XV.
65LXXIII.
19XVI.
66LXXIV.
20XVII.
67LXXV.
21XVIII.
68LXXVI.
22XIX.
69LXXVII.
23XX.
70LXXVIII.
24XXI.
71LXXIX.
25XXII.
72LXXX.
26XXIII.
73LXXXI.
27XXIV.
74LXXXII.
28XXV.
75LXXXIII.
29XXVI.
76LXXXIV.
30XXVII.
77LXXXV.
31XXVIII.
78LXXXVI.
32XXIX.
79LXXXVII.
33XXX.
80LXXXVIII.
34XXXI.
81LXXXIX.
35XXXII.
82XC.
36XXXIII.
83XCI.
37XXXIV.
84XCII.
38XXXV.
85XCIII.
39XXXVI.
86XCIV.
40XXXVII.
87XCV.
41XXXVIII.
88XCVI.
42L.
89XCVII.
43LI.
90XCVIII.
44LII.
91XCIX.
45LIII.
92C.
46LIV.
93GLOSSARY.
47LV.
94INDEX.
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