The Book of the Duke of True Lovers is a medieval literary work written by Christine de Pisan in 1908. The book is a collection of love stories and poems that celebrate the virtues of true love and the devotion of lovers. The Duke of True Lovers is the central figure in the book, and his court is a place where lovers gather to share their stories and experiences. The book is divided into three parts, each of which explores a different aspect of love: the nature of love, the trials and tribulations of love, and the rewards of true love. Throughout the book, de Pisan emphasizes the importance of mutual respect, honesty, and loyalty in relationships, and she challenges the traditional gender roles and expectations of her time. The Book of the Duke of True Lovers is a significant work in the history of literature and a testament to the enduring power of love.The Ballads Rendered Into The Original Metres By Laurence Binyon And Eric R. D. Maclagan.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
The first Medieval literature I read was The Art of Courtly Love. The second book was Christine's The Book of the Duke of True Lovers. She subverts all the tenets given for courtly love to show its faults. She is requested to write the story of the Duke and she uses this opportunity to warn women and let them know the are better things to do than become involved in courtly love. Not a major milestone today, but for a period in time when few people were educated (and unheard of for women) Christine brilliantly uses her postion to her advantage!
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