8. Women's Voices Flashcards
(17-18)
Who was the first woman writer in Europe?
Hrostvitha, a 10th century abbess.
Recall any of the important works written by Hrostvitha.
“Ancrene Wisse/Rewle” - a book of advice on how to live. At first it was directed at nuns, but clearly to women as well. It was the main text of the 13th century.
What was the main text of the 13th century?
“Ancrene Wisse/Rewle”
Who is an important writer who questions the male writing authority? Recall her works.
Christine Pisan, the writer of the 14th century. Her work is “Moral Adverbs of Christine”. The first printed (by Caxton) work written by a woman in England. That’s how the word “authoress” appears.
The word “authoress” appeared due to (1)___.
(1) Christine Pisan
P.S. Also connected to her work “Moral Adverbs of Christine”, the first printed work (by Caxton) written by a woman in England.
When was “Moral Adverbs of Christine” published? Who is the author?
It was published/printed (by Caxton) in the 15th century. The author is Christine Pisan.
What was the important work before “Moral Adverbs of Christine”?
“Marie’s Lais” - book of instructions and devotion.
Who is Julian of Norwich?
A visionary writer. She was at her deathbed, then got recovered by some miracle, became a nun, and wrote her visions down.
Who is Margery Kempe?
A visionary writer, similar to Julian of Norwich, but she was less assured, couldn’t read or write, thus her work “The Book of Margery Kempe” was dictated by her.
Who is similar to Margery Kempe? Why?
Julian of Norwich. Both were visionary writers.
Who is similar to Julian Norwich? Why?
Margery Kempe. Both were visionary writers.
