Quote of the day
The basis of tragedy is man's helplessness against disease, war and death; the basis of comedy is man's helplessness against vanity (the vanity of love, greed, lust, power).
Christine de Pizan
Born: September 11, 1364
Died: 1430 (aged 65)
Bio: Christine de Pizan was an Italian French late medieval author. She served as a court writer for several dukes and the French royal court during the reign of Charles VI.
Known for:
- The Book of the City of Ladies
- The Treasure of the City of Ladies
- The Boke of the Cyte of Ladyes
- The Book of Deeds of Arms and of Chivalry
- Christine's Vision