The Book of the City of Ladies Penguin Classics
When a 15th-century writer encountered a vitriolic attack on women, she was inspired to construct an allegorical refuge for her sex. Guided by the personifications of Reason, Rectitude, and Justice, she begins to build a symbolic city, populating its walls with historical and contemporary female figures who defied the limitations of their era. This groundbreaking work offers a powerful defense against misogyny, showcasing the achievements of women across diverse fields and providing a vital glimpse into medieval attitudes toward gender.
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