L'avision de Christine by de Pisan Christine
(10 User reviews)
1315
Christine, de Pisan, 1364?-1431?
French
"L’avision de Christine" by Christine de Pisan is a poetic allegory written in the late 14th century. The text revolves around the author, who explores her visions, which touch on various philosophical and societal themes, highlighting a woman's perspective within medieval society. The work combines personal reflection with broader themes of wisdom...
Christine describes a spiritual journey during which she becomes tired and seeks rest during a pilgrimage. This leads her to experience a vision where her spirit is lifted to a dark realm, where she encounters a large image personifying a significant entity. This image is accompanied by a crowned shadow resembling a powerful queen, who acts as a caretaker for the image's nourishment, symbolizing the relationship between power and sustenance. The vivid descriptions and allegorical elements set the tone for a deep exploration of philosophical ideas and virtues, which unfold through Christine's subsequent encounters and reflections within the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Melissa Anderson
5 months agoHaving read this twice, it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. Highly recommended for everyone.
Noah Hall
4 months agoAs someone who reads a lot, the writing remains engaging even during complex sections. This has earned a permanent place in my collection.
Nancy Campbell
1 month agoI rarely write reviews but the formatting of this PDF is flawless and easy to read on any device. This has earned a permanent place in my collection.
Lucas Flores
2 weeks agoI rarely write reviews but the insights offered are both practical and thought-provoking. A valuable addition to my digital library.
There are no comments for this eBook.
Karen Miller
3 weeks agoAs an avid reader, the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. This deserves far more attention.