Christine de Pizan
Italian-born French poet and the first professional woman writer in European literature. Her Book of the City of Ladies and lyrical ballades championed women's worth and learning.
Works
- Book of the City of LadiesAllegorical defense of women's accomplishments throughout history against misogyny
- Epistle of OtheaAllegorical instructional work advising a noble youth on virtue and conduct
- PoemsCollection of lyric verse exploring love, loss, and courtly themes
- The Book of PeaceProse and verse work promoting peace and rational governance