Oeuvres poétiques Tome 1 by de Pisan Christine

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Oeuvres poétiques Tome 1 by de Pisan Christine

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By Ronald Gonzalez Posted on Jan 11, 2026

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Authors: Christine, de Pisan, 1364?-1431? Published By : Christine, de Pisan, 1364?-1431?

Book Language: French

Ever wonder what the 1400s sounded like from a woman's perspective? Meet Christine de Pisan—a widow, a mother, and one of Europe's first professional female writers. In this first collection of her poems, she doesn't just write about courtly love. She argues with it. She challenges the entire literary tradition that portrays women as fickle or wicked, all while navigating grief, raising children, and fighting to be taken seriously. It's less a quiet book of verses and more a 600-year-old mic drop. If you think medieval poetry is all knights and distant ladies, this will completely change your mind.

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Kupferstichkabinets als Kopfleisten und Vignetten beigegeben werden. Mehrfachen Wünschen entsprechend werden auch die literarischen Besprechungen nicht mehr auf den Umschlag gedruckt, sondern in den Text aufgenommen werden. Die Zeitschrift wird ferner nicht mehr wie bisher in losen Blättern, sondern in brochierten Heften ausgegeben werden. Es gelangen jährlich vier Hefte zur Ausgabe, welche durchschnittlich 2-3 Bogen Anzeiger des germanischen Nationalmuseums und etwa 5 Bogen Mitteilungen zu je 8 Seiten umfassen werden. Die Kataloge des Museums werden gleichfalls nicht mehr bogenweise, sondern geheftet ausgegeben, und den Abnehmern der Zeitschrift unentgeltlich geliefert werden. _STIFTUNGEN._ Durch Herrn Universitätsprofessor Dr. _Baist_ in Freiburg i. Br. sind uns als Stiftung von E.L. in Freiburg 1000 m. zu Ankäufen für die Waffensammlung übersendet worden. Wie schon seit vielen Jahren sind uns auch dieses Jahr von ungenannter Seite wieder 300 m. zu Ankäufen für die Sammlungen gespendet worden. _NEU ANGEMELDETE JAHRESBEITRÄGE._ *Von Stadtgemeinden: Cochem* 5 m. *Deidesheim* 10 m. *Geringswalde* 6 m. *Insterburg* 20 m. *Königsbrück* 5 m. *Königsee in Thür.* 2 m. *Königshütte O.-S.* 10 m. *Bad Kösen* 3 m. *Kreuzburg O.-S.* 5 m. *Krotoschin* 10 m. *Von bayerischen Distriktsräten: Babenhausen* 10 m. *Jllertissen* 15 m. *Kusel* 10 m. *Lauterecken* 5 m. *Marktbreit* 10 m. *Neustadt a.W.N.* 10 m. *Wasserburg* 15 m. *Wassertrüdingen* 10 m. *Wolfstein* 5 m. *Von Vereinen, Korporationen etc.: Nürnberg.* Drechslerinnung 10 m. *Plauen i.V.* Direktion der k. Industrieschule 10 m. *Von Privaten: Amberg.* Rust, Oberexpeditor, 3 m. *Annaberg.* Fräulein Clara Seyer 2 m. *Ansbach.* Armee-Konservenfabrik 3 m. *Berlin.* von Bardeleben, Generalleutnant, Exzellenz (statt bisher 3 m.), 10 m.; Theodor Beccard, Regierungs-Assessor, 10 m.; Dr. H. Bingner, Regierungsrat, 10 m.; Carl Blanke, Rentier, 10 m.; Eugen Landau, Generalkonsul, 15 m.; E. Palis, Fabrikbesitzer, in Charlottenburg 10 m.; Pintsch, Geh. Kommerzienrat, 20 m.; Hermann Richter, Bankier, 10 m.; Jul. Stern, Bankdirektor, 10 m. *Dresden.* Arnhold, Konsul, 10 m. *Düsseldorf.* Friedrich Ostendorf 6 m. *Eger.* Dr. jur. H. Reiniger, Landtagsabgeordneter, 1 m. 70 pf. *Eschenau.* Peter Grübel, kgl. Pfarrer in Heroldsberg 1 m. *Feuchtwangen.* Wilhelm Wolff, Gymnasiallehrer, 3 m. *Gemünden.* Leo Matheo Courtain, kgl. Eisenbahn-Expeditor, 1 m. *Gräfenberg.* Ad. Pöhlmann, Apotheker, (statt bisher 1 m) 2 m. *Greifswald.* Dr. Martin, Professor, 10 m.; Dr. Ollmann, Rechtsanwalt, 2 m.; Dr. Richarz, Professor, 10 m.; Dr. Schütt, Professor, 3 m. *Gunzenhausen.* Zellfelder, Pfarrer, in Thannhausen 3 m. *Helsingfors.* K.K. Meinander 3 m. *Hersbruck.* Arnold, k. Studienlehrer, 2 m.; Meyer, k. Oberexpeditor, 1 m.; Neundeubel, k. Bezirksamtsassessor, 2 m.; Konrad Schmidt, Hopfenhändler, 3 m.; Schwendemann, k. Pfarrer, 1 m.; Wernz, k. Oberamtsrichter 2 m. *Holzminden.* E. Cyrenius, Kaufmann, 3 m.; Eisfeldt, Direktor des herzogl. Wilhelmstiftes, in Bevern 3 m.; Sembritzky, Dr., 3 m. *Iserlohn.* J.H. Kissing, Kommerzienrat, 20 m.; Friedr. Seiffart 6 m.; C. Weydekamp, Kommerzienrat, 5 m.; Gustav Wilke, Fabrikbesitzer, 10 m. *Kitzingen.* Eschrich, Adolf, Weinhändler, 2 m.; Goldenberger, k. Bezirksamtsassessor, 2 m.; Harnisch, Gas-Inspektor, (statt bisher 1 m.) 2 m.; Hissinger, V., Druckereibesitzer, (statt bisher 1 m.) 2 m.; Kesselring, Conrad, Weinhändler, (statt bisher 1 m.) 2 m.; Kesselring, Ernst, Weinhändler, 2 m.; Neeser, Wilhelm, Privatier, (statt bisher 1 m.) 2 m.; Spies, Hermann, Weinhändler, (statt bisher 1 m.) 2m.; Wildhagen, Hermann, Kaufmann, (statt bisher 1 m.) 2 m. *Moskau.* Alfred Clason, (statt bisher 3 Rubel) 5 Rubel; Rudolf Spies 5 Rubel. *Münchberg.* Ernst Feilner, Fabrikbesitzer, 2 m.; Robert Fleißner, Fabrikbesitzer, 3 m.; von Fürer, kgl. Bezirksamtmann, 3 m.; Harttig, Hotelbesitzer, 1 m. 50 pf.; Hermann Jahn, Fabrikbesitzer, 3 m.; Langheinrich, Brauereibesitzer, 3 m.; Dr. Schindhelm, prakt. Arzt, 2 m.; Fr. Schmidt, Kaufmann, 2 m.; Louis Schöpf, Kaufmann, 2 m. *Naumburg a. S.* Dietrich, Zimmermeister, 2 m. *Neumarkt i. O.* Dr. Nüßlein, k. Professor, 2 m.; Carl...

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This isn't a novel with a single plot, but a journey through one woman's mind in a man's world. Christine de Pisan wrote to survive. After her husband's sudden death, she turned to her pen to support her family. This first volume collects her early ballads, rondeaux, and longer poems. You'll find love poems, yes, but also sharp laments for her husband, witty debates about romance, and fierce defenses of women's character against popular slander.

The Story

Think of it as a poetic memoir and a public argument. The 'story' is Christine building her life and her reputation piece by piece, poem by poem. She responds directly to the male writers of her day who wrote nasty things about women. She describes her own deep sorrow and the practical struggles of being a single mother. She also writes beautifully about ideal love and loyalty, showing what she believes is possible. The collection maps her growth from a grieving widow into a confident, outspoken literary voice.

Why You Should Read It

The shock is how modern she feels. Her frustration with double standards, her pride in her work, her raw grief—it all transcends the centuries. Reading her, you don't just learn about history; you hear a real person from history talking directly to you. It’s empowering to witness her stubborn refusal to be silent. The poetry itself is formal and structured, but the emotion behind it is incredibly direct and personal.

Final Verdict

Perfect for anyone curious about the roots of feminism, lovers of biography, or readers who enjoy discovering 'hidden' voices from the past. It's also great if you like poetry but find some classics too distant. Christine is anything but distant. Be prepared for formal verse, but behind that structure is a voice of fire, intelligence, and stunning resilience. A truly foundational and fascinating read.

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Michelle Ramirez

8 months ago

I had low expectations initially, however the depth of research presented here is truly commendable. One of the best books I've read this year.

Jennifer Taylor

2 years ago

After hearing about this author multiple times, the author's voice is distinct and makes complex topics easy to digest. A valuable addition to my collection.