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Record Number: 8951 Author(s)/Creator(s): Blumenfeld-Kosinski , Renate Contributor(s): Title: Saintly Scenarios in Christine de Pizan's "Livre des trois vertus" [The author argues that Christine chose saints (Balthild, Clotilda, Elizabeth of Hungary, and Louis IX) as exemplars who offered more than one possible way of life; the saints also provided guidance on how to meet political obligations while maintaining spiritual and charitable activities]. Source: Mediaeval Studies 62, ( 2000): Pages 255 - 292. Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Active Life, Religious Ideal Balthild, Merovingian Queen and Saint Charity Christine de Pizan, Poet- Livre des Trois Vertus Clotild, Wife of Clovis, King of the Franks Contemplative Life, Religious Ideal Elizabeth of Hungary, Saint Hagiography Handbooks L Award Note: Geographic Area: France Century: 15 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: University of Pittsburgh Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 2000. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 00765872

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