Title: Debate of the Romance of the rose /
Authors: Hult, David F., 1952-; Christine, approximately 1364-approximately 1431.; Jean, 1354-1418.
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press,
Year: 2010
Subjects: Guillaume,; Christine, Correspondence.; Jean, Correspondence.; Guillaume,; Christine, Correspondence.; Romances History and criticism.; Feminism and literature France.; Courtly love in literature.
Abstract: In 1401, Christine de Pizan (1365a 1430?) wrote a letter to the provost of Lille criticizing the highly popular 'Romance of the Rose' for its unwarranted misogynistic depictions of women. Here, Hult collects debate documents, letters and excerpts from other works of Pizan, including one from 'City of Ladiesa' her major defense of women.
Contents: I. Christine and the Rose before the debate: From Christine de Pizan, The God of love's letter (May 1, 1399) ; From Christine de Pizan, Moral teachings (1399 or 1402?) ; From Christine de Pizan, The debate of two lovers (1400?).