A widow who turned to her pen to support herself and her family, Christine de Pizan was described by Simone de Beauvoir in The Second Sex as the first “woman to take up her pen in defense of her sex.” Published in 1405, The Book of the City of Ladies is Christine’s history of Western civilization from the point of view—and in praise of—women, showcasing them as the intellectual and moral equals of men. Joining us is San Diego State University women’s study professor emeritus Kathleen B. Jones, whose recently published debut novel, Cities of Women, was inspired by the life and works of de Pizan. Discussed: The Book of the City of Ladies by Christine de PizanThe Second Sex by Simone de BeauvoirCities of Women by Kathleen B. JonesCharles V of FranceThe Rest Is History podcast on The Hundred Years WarCharles VIQueen Isabeau of Bavaria (married to Charles VI) The Mutation of Fortune by Christine de PizanThe Romance of the Rose by Jean de MeunesFamous Women by Giovanni Boccaccio The City of God by Augustine of HippoPhaedraCirce by Madeline MillerMatrix by Lauren GroffDr. Laurel HendrixLost Ladies of Lit Episode on Mary Wollstonecraft’s A Vindication of the Rights of WomanCiceroArtemisia GentileschiPhilip of BurgundyChristine de Pizan SocietyThe Book of Peace by Christine de PizanThe Tale of Joan of Arc For episodes and show notes, visit: LostLadiesofLit.comDiscuss episodes on our Facebook Forum. Follow us on instagram @lostladiesoflit. Follow Kim on twitter @kaskew. Sign up for our newsletter: LostLadiesofLit.com Email us: Contact — Lost Ladies of Lit Podcast