The Book of the Path of Long Learning

by Christine de Pizan and Robert Puschel

Christine de Pizan (1364-1430) is considered France's first professional author. The Book of the Path of Long Learning is a dream allegory, in which the author undertakes a journey with the Cumaean Sibyl across the earth and through the Celestial spheres. On this journey, she witnesses a debate in the court of Lady Reason about the ideal qualities for world king. It is concluded that such a person must be chosen from the French court, and Christine...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1984185179
• ISBN13: 9781984185174
• Release Date: July 2018
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"