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Record Number: 2637 Author(s)/Creator(s): O'Brien , Dennis J. Contributor(s): Title: Warrior Queen: The Character of Zenobia According to Giovanni Boccaccio, Christine de Pizan, and Sir Thomas Elyot [The author argues that Boccaccio describes Zenobia in misogynistic terms, while Christine de Pizan emphasizes her moral intergrity and natural skills at politics and governing]. Source: Medieval Perspectives 8, ( 1993): Pages 53 - 68. Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Boccaccio, Giovanni, Author- De Mulieribus Claris Christine de Pizan, Poet- Livre de la Cite des Dames Elyot, Thomas, Sir, Writer- Defence of Good Women Gender Reversal Latin Literature Politics in Literature Queens in Literature Women in Literature Zenob Award Note: Geographic Area: British Isles;France;Italy Century: 14- 15- 16 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Cumberland College Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 1993. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 10575367

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