Who was Christine de Pizan?
Q: Who was Christine de Pizan?
A: Christine de Pizan was an Italian French author who challenged the male-dominated realm of the arts and is known as Europe's first professional woman writer.
Q: Where did Christine de Pizan spend most of her childhood and adult life?
A: Christine de Pizan spent most of her childhood and all of her adult life in Paris and then the abbey at Poissy.
Q: In what language did Christine de Pizan write?
A: Christine de Pizan wrote only in her adopted language, Middle French.
Q: What kind of works did Christine de Pizan write?
A: Christine de Pizan wrote both poetry and prose works, including biographies and books of practical advice for women.
Q: How many works did Christine de Pizan write in her 30-year career?
A: Christine de Pizan wrote 41 works in her 30-year career from 1399-1429.
Q: Did Christine de Pizan's influence spread only within France?
A: No, Christine de Pizan's influence spread through all of Europe, affecting the social life of many Europeans by giving confidence to women that they could rise beyond what men told them to do.
Q: What do some scholars think about Christine de Pizan's intentions?
A: Some scholars think that Christine de Pizan's intentions have been misread regarding her influence on women's social status.
